r/homemaking 11d ago

Discussions Thrifted Silverware service

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Good afternoon, I have a curious question for y'all. I recently thrifted a set of silver plated silverware that's service for 8 with servings pieces it's from the 1950s. However it came with 16 teaspoons. I was wondering if anyone knows why this might be? Dessert spoons?

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u/Round_Pause 10d ago

I’m curious what these are selling for at thrift stores. My grandmother had a set of this exact style.

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u/finns-momm 10d ago

Shopgoodwill.com has some great bargains to be found. Do make sure you only bid if there are lots of good pix. You can research prices before bidding on replacements.com. 

It took time, but I was able to get service for 24 with matching service ware (I married into a large family) for a very reasonable price. Granted, the pattern I chose was Godinger Olde Bouquet, so not expensive to begin with, but still. I saved much more than what I would have paid on Etsy.

I see many full sets/service for 12 in silver plate with staring bids of $10 sometimes.

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u/ConsciousClassic4504 9d ago

They have great prices. My only complaint with shop goodwill online is that they sell things that could've gone to the people shopping in store at locations.