niel35
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posted on February 8, 2012 09:04:04 AM new
I have some silver pieces but they are tarnished. I have tried cleaning them with silver cleaner but no change. Are they worth selling on ebay or shall I just sell them for scrap??
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ebabestreasures
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posted on February 8, 2012 03:56:47 PM new
What are they - bowls - candlesticks? Are they sterling or silverplate?
Who is the maker? All of this would be helpful to determine the value.
If they won't clean it could be that they are silverplate and the silverplate is gone.
I've sold sterling scrap and it doesn't get anywhere near the scrap value like you would with gold.
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niel35
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posted on February 8, 2012 06:15:33 PM new
a small cup/glass that says "sterling RD 942"
a heart shaped fillagree small dish that says,
"GORHAM WITH 3 marks, STERLING 966"
and a handled Porriger by TOWLE EP 4148"
thanks for the reply
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ebabestreasures
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posted on February 8, 2012 07:14:20 PM new
Gorham sterling is very good.
TOWLE EP is plated and not so good.
The Gorham is worth listing on it's own.
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niel35
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posted on February 8, 2012 09:28:59 PM new
Even tho its tarnished and won't come back shiny with polishing?
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niel35
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posted on February 8, 2012 09:35:13 PM new
WOW - just looked and there are quite a few listed and they are getting good prices.
thanks ebabe
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ebabestreasures
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posted on February 9, 2012 04:07:22 AM new
I don't understand why they won't clean. Maybe they were never cleaned and just need a lot of work.
Some sellers say not to clean sterling but I always clean mine. Just try not to over clean it. Maybe if there is a silver shop in your area, you could take the pieces to them? I know there is one in Jacksonville that will clean them. It's called Simply Silver on St. Augustine Rd or Old St. Augustine Rd. They also sell dips and sprays.
Could the small cup/mug be a baby's cup and they sell pretty well too. RD could be the maker.
Good luck with them.
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niel35
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posted on February 9, 2012 05:47:26 AM new
Actually, I have only used a silver cleaning cloth on them and will try the liquid polish next. I just don't want to sell them and then have to hassle with the buyer because he can't get them polished up. Yes, that could be a baby cup. thanks for your help
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hwahwa
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posted on February 9, 2012 07:13:27 AM new
Silver wipe is light cleaning,you need heavy duty ones.
One formulae I tried is hot water with baking soda,google and you will find the details,it works.
If the erosion eats into the silver ,then it becomes pitting and nothing you can do.
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otteropp
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posted on February 9, 2012 08:05:40 AM new
'Twinkle' Silver Polish is my best friend.
Easy to use, smells pleasant and is non-abrasive.
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max40
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posted on February 9, 2012 08:32:22 AM new
The "dip" type cleaners will clean the silver, but leave it dull. To remove the dull look, you have to polish it.
I swear by Simimchrome polish. Maas is also very good. Both work about the same and will NOT scratch the silver.
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niel35
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posted on February 9, 2012 12:52:52 PM new
No, I wouldn't use the dip. I did use the liquid polish and finished up with Simimchrome
Lots of elbow grease but they came out pretty nice
[ edited by niel35 on Feb 10, 2012 06:54 AM ]
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pmelcher
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posted on February 12, 2012 12:21:10 PM new
Pretty
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niel35
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posted on February 12, 2012 12:37:52 PM new
Thanks, not sure what that cup is. There was one that is for Jewish rites, but ??
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hwahwa
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posted on February 12, 2012 01:47:10 PM new
I just sold a cigarette ash tray cup like yours,
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