Displaying Silver

Do not display silver on unsealed wood, felt, wool or velvet. They all contain sulfides that will tarnish the silver.  

How to Identify Silver and Find the Marks 

Did you fall in love with a silver item in a thrift store and bring it home? Or did you inherit some silver from a relative? It is a good idea to find out exactly what you have when determining value. That is done by looking for a mark — often found on the bottom, […]

Cleaning Old Pewter or Silver

Don’t use a mechanical buffer to clean old silver or pewter. The heat causes a change in the surface metals and alters the color.