Silver

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Originally posted by MageeKKG
Hi

I have a few questions about silver. My grandmother has a silver tea set (the pattern is Georgian), but she knows nothing about it...

1. How can you tell if silver is real? Should I bring it in somewhere?

2. How do you store silver properly?

3. For carefully taking care of silver (polishing, etc.), where can I learn how to do this? Can someone explain it to me or is it best if I go somewhere (A jewlers or someone who sells silver) to show me how?

I wish my family was more into this!

Thanks in advance,

Magee

Fine silver service is hallmarked with the silver content stamped or engraved on each piece, such as '.925 sterling'

Try this page for tips on storing and taking care of silver: http://www.floramex.com/li-care-of-silver.htm