Beautiful to behold and exciting to collect, sterling silver flatware not only is prized for its pristine designs and characterized as a popular familial heirloom, with today's robust metals market it holds the potential for profit.
With all these interests at work, it not only pays to have access to up-to-date pricing for 15,000 varying pieces and 1,400 photos and illustrations found in Warman's Sterling Silver Flatware, 2nd Edition, it's a fundamental must.
Research the work of dozens of American markers, along with an overview of the decorative styles of British designers, and select European silversmiths.