Antique Collecting Terminology

noun eating utensils, such as forks, knives, and spoons, made of silver or other metals

• The fine dining restaurant used sterling silverware for their guests.
• Don't forget to set the silverware on the table before dinner.
• I accidentally dropped the silverware and made a loud clatter.
• Her words cut through the conversation like sharp silverware.

noun a cane or walking stick with a hidden blade inside, used as a weapon

• The gentleman carried a swordstick as part of his formal attire.
• I can't believe he actually owns a swordstick!
• Check out that dude with the swordstick, he's so old school.
• Her sharp wit was like a swordstick, cutting through the nonsense with ease.