Flatware Storage
Is it worth the expense to buy a Sterling Silver Flatware Set? Or perhaps Silver Plate? Or something else?
I have been looking on ebay at some of the old patterns as well as flatware sets. They seem quite expensive – However, I remember the parties my family (more accurately my grandmother) had, and it was always nice to have the gleam of silver at special occasions like X’mas. There is of course the fear of theft and the ‘chore’ of polishing which I actually like. So is it worthwhile going through the expense of buying the silver and the accessories like polishing cloths and storage bags when other alternatives exist like silverplate, brass or just plain Stainless Steel ? Also, will I recoup my cost in the future should I decide to sell my,as of now unbought, Silver Flatware?
I love my Sterling Silver Flatware. I use it for holidays and special occassions and my table always looks wonderful. I store it in a silverchest that is made with special cloth which reduces the need for polish as long as I wash the silver imediately after use and dry it well. Hold the silver with the cloth to put it away to avoid leaving oils from your hands on it. Acid is the enemy of silver – keep it away from sitting in any acidic environment like tomato sauce.
I also have my grandmother’s Silverplate Flatware which I adore. It was a very high quality set and I use it just like I use my sterling. However, if you buy silverplate you risk eventually polishing the silver off the base metal, especially if it is pre-used (eBay) and you don’t know how it was cared for. Polish actually removes a fine layer of the silver which has oxidized (that is the black stuff). As you can imagine silver plate is at risk for losing the silver.
Buy sterling with confidence. Buy silverplate with caution if you have not seen it in person.
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CHRISTOFLE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET + 12 STORAGE TRAYS, 9 SERVING PIECES $22,649.00 |
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HENIN STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET AND MAHOGANY STORAGE CHEST, 126pcs., 1890s $18,900.00 |
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Rogers 1847 Oneida Community Tarnish Proof Silverplate Flatware Storage Chest $22.25 |
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72 PIECE GORHAM LA SCALA PATTERN STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET WITH STORAGE BOX $4,395.00 |
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Vintage Walnut Stain Wood Silverware Flatware Storage Drawer Chest Box Red $79.99 |
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Vintage Birch Wood Silverware Flatware Storage Chest Box Turqupise $65.00 |
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SILVER STORAGE BAGS FOR FLATWARE $3.99 |
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SILVER STORAGE BAGS FOR FLATWARE 11 $5.99 |
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ANTIQUE – 24 PIECE MALABAR PLATE FLATWARE w/ STORAGE CASE – ESTATE ITEM $75.00 |
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REED & BARTON FLATWARE STORAGE CHEST EUREKA MFG CO #5/94VR 44 MARSHALL FIELDS $24.99 |
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WM ROGERS INTERNATIONAL SILVER FLATWARE CHEST W 50 PC 1941 GARDENIA SILVERPLATE $29.99 |
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BUCCELLATI PARMA STERLING FLATWARE 5 PIECE PLACE SETTING WITH FELT STORAGE POUCH $799.00 |
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Oneida Community Silverplate Flatware 12 (10 Piece) Place Settings+Storage Box $650.00 |
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26pc W.M.Rogers & Son AA IS Silverplate Flatware Set with Storage Case $39.99 |
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Reed and Barton Silverware Chest $40.00 |
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Antique – GODINGER Silverplate Bouquet Flatware Silverware w/ Storage Box $20.50 |
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304pc. FRENCH STERLING SILVER & VERMEIL FLATWARE SET, 10 DRAWER STORAGE CHEST $45,429.00 |
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VINTAGE JENEL FLATWARE CHEST SILVERWARE STORAGE BOX CHERRY HOLDS SERVICE FOR 12 $29.99 |
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NAKEN Naken’s Nakens Silver Sterling Silverware Flatware Storage Chest Case Box $29.99 |
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** WESTMORLAND STERLING Flatware * WOODEN STORAGE BOX *Beauty Cherry or Mahogany $124.99 |
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Vtg Wood Wooden Silver Sterling Silverware Flatware Storage Chest Case Box 12+ $59.98 |
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NICE WOOD FLATWARE STORAGE CHEST HOLDS SERVICE FOR 12 $28.00 |
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Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Spanish Baroque 66 piece Flatware & Storage Chest $5,999.00 |
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Nice Vintage Solid Cherry Wood Silver Flatware Storage Chest $49.00 |
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CX new flatware storage silver flatware CHEST up to134! $48.96 |
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Wallace flatware storage chest fits 140 pieces P PAL ! $89.00 |
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VINTAGE NAKEN FLATWARE CHEST SILVERWARE STORAGE BOX W/DRAWER HOLD SERVICE FOR 24 $74.21 |
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Antique Wood Flatware Storage Case $27.85 |
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50 PIECES 1938 WALLACE PLATE “PERSONALITY” SILVERPLATE FLATWARE W/ STORAGE CHEST $9.99 |
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Wallace flatware storage chest fits 140 pieces P PAL #5023682 service for 12 $59.00 |
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FRENCH STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET, TETARD, 4 STORAGE TRAYS. 24 SERVING Pcs. $24,473.00 |
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Vintage Walnut Wood Silverware Flatware Storage Chest Box Blue $65.00 |
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Vintage Cherry Wood Silverware Flatware Compact Storage Chest Box Blue $55.00 |
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Reed & Barton Rathmore 64 Piece Silverplate Flatware Set w/Wood Storage (1994) $500.00 |
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WOOD FLATWARE STORAGE CHEST HOLDS SERVICE FOR 4 $19.99 |
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VINTAGE HOLMES & EDWARDS WOODEN SILVERPLATE FLATWARE STORAGE BOX $49.99 |
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ONEIDA TEMPLE 85 PC. FLATWARE SET WITH WOODEN STORAGE CADDY **SERVES 16** $67.99 |
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silverware flatware chest storage b-3 fits 126 $59.00 |
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silverware flatware chest storage bc-1 fits 126 $59.00 |
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silverware flatware chest storage 1025b fits 126 $59.00 |
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silverware flatware chest storage 1125sr fits 126 $59.00 |
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51 Pc Wm Rogers Silverplate Flatware Exquisite with Walnut Storage Box $299.99 |
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39 PC 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Inspiration with Walmut Storage Box $275.00 |
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silverware flatware chest storage box KK fits 84 $15.00 |
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silverware flatware chest storage box LL fits 148 including 24 knives $18.00 |
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silverware flatware chest storage box two tone fits 66 pieces veneer $12.00 |
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Sterling Silver Felt Flatware Case 16+ Box Storage Red DOUBLE DRAWER! $34.99 |
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Antique French 37pc Sterling Silver Flatware Set & Storage Chest, 2530 grams $3,395.75 |
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VINTAGE SILVERWARE FLATWARE STORAGE BOX CHEST DRAWER MAHOGANY OR CHERRY WOOD $50.00 |
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Beautiful Solid Wood 2 level 12 piece silver flatware storage chest $75.00 |