(also see the history... 2030 Broadway Kansas City, Missouri 64108 816-421-6450 816-421-1132 (fax) 866-505-4460 (toll free) What is the best way to care for my Silver? Let us... start with a brief history of the names and terminology used with silver. The word sterling is derived from Easterling, the eastern edge of what is now Germany, during the late 13th... century. These people had the best silver coins in Europe. They were able to alloy silver and copper so as to make them harder and wear longer. At this time it was popular to "shave...

Metal Care 2030 Broadway Kansas City, Missouri 64108 816-421-6450 816-421-1132 (fax) 866-505-4460 (toll free) What is the best way to care for my Silver? (also see the history... of silver) Tarnish is a chemical reaction between silver and the sulfur in the air. Sulfur, which is the byproduct of combustion, forms a soft black compound called silver sulfide.... Tarnish can be removed easily, if not allowed to get too heavy, by using a polish made for silver only. Most modern silver polishes contain a tarnish preventative, which is a wax...

(also see the history of silver and tips for silver care) Is my piece worth replating? Normally, the cost of replating is considerably less than the cost of a new guality piece.... To many people, the most important reason to have an item replated is the sentimental value of the piece. Replated silver is never like new. Wear marks, deep pitting, and knife cuts... in the pattern) can be applied to speed up the patina. Lacquer- We do not recommend lacquering of silver except lamps and chandeliers. Due to the extreme surface smoothness...