Do you have a silver tea set?
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New To Silver - How/Where To Find A Tea Set
Comments (2)You can also find many tea/coffee sets on this site, you just need to check in everyday. Here's one I found today... Here is a link that might be useful: here...See MoreSheffield style Silver on Copper Tea set markings
Comments (17)I have tea set - coffee pot on cradle, another coffee pot, one tea pot, sugar & creamer, plus large tray. On the bottom the hallmarks are crown, S, shield, silver over copper. I think my mother got this in the 1950 in Texas. Could you please let me know the marker and approximately the value of this set. It is in excellent condition. Thank you M. Hanson...See Moresilver tea set question...
Comments (20)I want to second lindac's advice. I have lots and lots of silver; I grew up with it, and learned from my mother and grandmother how to take care of it. DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT use the salt/soda method, or any sort of dip like Tarnex. DON'T use any kind of laquer or coating. And it is best not to store it in plastic, because moisture is its enemy. The least labor intensive method that is also good for the silver is not to do anything but wash it thoroughly with Wright's Silver Cream (it comes with a little sponge in it). If it's heavily tarnished, it may take some patience the first time. Wear rubber gloves, as the chemicals are a little hard on the hands. Use hot water to rinse, and dry it thoroughly with cotton or linen towels before you put it away. Remember that silver is very soft, and will scratch if you use anything abrasive on it, so use only soft sponges and soft cloths...most paper towels are too rough. If you have ornate decoration in high relief with lots of nooks and crannies, you can use a very soft toothbrush (I use the ones made for little children) and scrub gently around the elaborate bits...but you want to leave some of the tarnish deep in the pattern. That's what gives it definition and life. Silver is meant to be seen, and you just have to take a deep breath and be willing to take care of it! Once you get in the habit, it's no trouble at all, and it will reward you with its beauty....See MoreChilds Silver Tea Sets
Comments (21)Finally finished! The sugar,creamer,and tray need a spray sealer on it..but I got it done:) I'm working on another set I've spray painted pink(child sized) and I have a full sized one to mosaic,and maybe another set. I found a silver plate small tea pot,but it says james W Tufts...and he died in 1902...however,this pot is mostly ruined from sitting in flood salt water. The inside has peeled and chipped off.. I'm debating whether to mosaic it, or see if it's worth anything and can be re-plated by someone??...See MoreUser
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