Author(s): Phil Dreis

Antiques SPECIALS

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 todayas 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 Warmanas Sterling Silver Flatware, 2nd Edition, itas a fundamental must. Research the work of dozens of American makers, along with an overview of the decorative styles of British designers, and select European silversmiths.