What is Antique Silverware?
Antique silverware is silverware which was produced in a prior era. The precise definition of an “antique” varies, with some people simply referring to anything old as an antique, and others specifying that an antique must be at least 50 to 100 years old, with newer items being considered “vintage” if they are not of totally modern construction. Like other antiques, antique silverware can be quite valuable if it is in good condition and if it represents a rare, unusual, or distinctive pattern. Some families pass down their silverware from generation to generation. This antique silverware is usually designated for use at formal events only, as the family’s “fine silver,” differentiating between the formal and everyday silver. Depending on the family history, this antique silver can easily be over 100 years old, and it is traditionally passed from the mother to the oldest daughter, as silver is deemed an important item to have when setting up a household. Like other antiques, the value o
