That drawer full of tarnished forks and spoons might not look like much-but don't be fooled. Some old silverware isn't just heirloom-worthy; it's downright valuable. Between rare patterns, high silver ...

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 ...

Most of us have a few things tucked away that once belonged to a parent or grandparent—a watch, a quilt, maybe a set of china ...