Thomas Lyte silverware is hand-made by our craftsmen at our London Workshop. We are proud to have some of this country’s finest and most experienced silversmiths and polishers who create some the world’s most famous pieces of iconic silverware.
To ensure that your silverware has longevity and retains its look and condition we have provided a few answers to some frequently asked questions.
How do you remove fingerprints from silver?
Simply rub a dry cloth lightly on the silver to remove any finger marks.
How do you remove any light scratches on the silver?
A standard silver polish/cleaner that can be bought in most stores will be good to remove any light scratches. Take a dry cloth and apply a little of the liquid to the cloth. Run into the scratch, leave to dry, then rub off with a soft dry cloth and complete with the silver polishing cloth.
What if the silver should get wet?
Allow the piece of silver to dry out completely, using a hair dryer if required. When the surface is dry, use a liquid silver polish as above, or try to remove any water marks with the polishing cloth. Do not try to dry the silver with a cloth or towel as it will be badly marked and it will require a full machine polish to restore the shine.
What if the silver should tarnish?
This is a natural process when the metal is exposed to the air and the speed at which the item will tarnish depends on the climatic conditions where it is on display. To avoid tarnishing, the silver should be polished with the polishing cloth on a regular basis, weekly is good to reduce the amount of tarnishing. If left without cleaning, the tarnish “settles” into the silver and is difficult to remove with a cloth. If this should occur, the item should be returned to the workshop for a full clean and polish.
What if the silver is dropped and gets dented?
Should any accidents occur the item can be sent to our workshop to be repaired. Call us on +44 (1) 208 500 3700 or email master silversmith Kevin Williams at kevin.williams@thomaslyte.com
This post was written by Kevin Williams, Master Silversmith at Thomas Lyte.
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