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jmcquown[_2_]

On 4/20/2017 2:44 PM, wrote:
> On Thu, 20 Apr 2017 11:46:40 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 4/20/2017 8:35 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
>>> I use Wright's, too...I don't use my sterling often because I don't entertain like I did in
>>> the old days. I would rather use my heavy stainless flatware for everyday.
>>>
>>> I have a large number of sterling and plated serving pieces. Now that I don't use that
>>> at all, it is polished, wrapped in silver cloth, and then put into those large vacuum bags
>>> that you can remove all the air from.
>>> I dare it to get tarnished. Lol.
>>>
>>>
>>> N.
>>>
>> Nancy2, I'd sell my sterling silverware except I can't think who to sell
>> it *to*. I don't use it. My mother only used it on holidays. I don't
>> know anyone who uses sterling silverware anymore. I wouldn't begin to
>> know how to price it, either. It's a set in a box with all the
>> necessary and (to me) unnecessary (i.e pickle forks) serving pieces.
>> Old stuff... more on this in a new post.
>>
>> Jill
>
> You should be able to get a good idea of its value by searching for
> the same to buy on line.
>
It's an antique pattern, rather difficult to find. I've got the full
set, service for 12. There are even 12 butter knives!

Jill