How much Silver is in my Silverware?

Actually, the answer depends on what type of Silverware you have.
Today, the term ‘silverware‘ is very generic, and refers to any of a number of household implements, such as: flatware, cutlery, dishes, candlesticks, and even sports trophies. But that wasn’t always the case.
The widespread popularity of silverware really took hold in Victorian England, starting around 1840, and [...]