From the estate of my Mom, who passed in 2011, 26 pieces of Oneida MILADY silverplate silverware as follows: 8 knives; 8 forks; 8 spoons; 1 butter knife and 1 sugar spoon.  My Mom never owned a dishwasher, so the silverware has always been hand washed.  This was her "for good" silverware which she used for holidays and special occasions., so it has been used.   My Mom was married in May of 1946 and I found the "Community - The Finest Silverplate" advertisement in with the silverware.  The Ad dates to April 1, 1946, and includes the Open Stock Prices as well as Prices for services of 8 and 12.