Dear Helaine and Joe: Here are photographs of our family Gorham sterling silver flatware: 72 pieces, pat. 1897. We also have a pair of Towle 7-inch-tall candlesticks, No. 131. They are “filled ...

Q: I have complete place settings for eight plus many serving pieces in Gorham sterling's Chantilly pattern. What is its value in today's market? A: Smart collectors know that these are high times for ...

Jabez Gorham had a struggling jewelry business until 1831, when he and his craftsmen started making coin silver spoons. This began the Gorham Silver Co. The business prospered, so he sold his interest ...

We are sending you photographs of our family Gorham sterling silver flatware — 72 pieces, pat. 1897. We also have a pair of Towle 7-inch-tall candlesticks, No. 131. Please let me know the value and ...

WHAT: Back when silver table pieces and flatware were a must-have for new brides, many prized pieces came from Gorham, a silver manufacturer in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded around 1815 and now ...

Oh, the family silver. It’s the stuff of legends, lore, lust and lawsuits. At least it used to be. Once a requisite on every bride’s registry, today, sterling flatware is a luxury few can afford, and ...