To whom can I send a fair amount of sterling+coin silver to be expertly
hand-polished .... and to whom can I send knives for replating
old-style blunt blades?

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Request for Question Clarification by tar_heel_v-ga on 25 Nov 2002 06:32 PST

jhh..

I have a list of silversmiths that specialize in restoration of
antique silver.  Where are you located and I will see if I can find
some that are close to you.

-THV

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Clarification of Question by jhh-ga on 26 Nov 2002 05:00 PST

I'm in Litchfield County, (NW) Connecticut.  Boston ideal; New York
swell. All others considered. Thanx. And why are you tar-heel,which I
am by birth?

jhh,

The skill of a silversmith is one that can be traced back for
centuries.  The fine art of creating objects from silver is one, that
while not as widespread as it once was, is still a valuable skill.  In
order to maintain the value of antique silver, it is always best to
leave the maintenance and care to those that are trained.  A small
investment in the proper care of your items now will lead to
maintaining the long term value of your silver.  There several
craftsmen and silver experts available to take care of your valued
pieces.  You said CT, Boston and New York would be your best bets, so
I have tried to keep the listing to those in the general area.  All of
these will allow you to mail your pieces (registered and insured, of
course) to them for any work that needs to be done:

JEFFREY HERMAN
PO Box 704
Chapachet, RI 02814-0704
Ph: 401 567-7800
Fax: 401 567-7801
restore@silversmithing.com
http://www.silversmithing.com/silver/
Though I have not used Jeffrey for any work, I did speak with him via
a message board and must say I would recommend him.  He is the
Executive Director of the Society of Silversmiths (SAS),
http://www.silversmithing.com/, and is on the Advisory Board of the
Association of Restorers.  Appears to have impeccable references.

While I did not have any interaction with the following, they are all
either members of the SAS or of the Associtation of Restorers:
POOR RICHARDS RESTORATION & PRESERVATION STUDIO WORKSHOP
101 Walnut St
MONTCLAIR, NJ O7042
Ph: 973-783-5333
rickford@tradewind.com
http://www.rickford.com

CREATIVE METALWORKS
10501 Wheatley St
KENSINGTON, MD. 20895
Ph: 301-933-1500
Fax: 301-933-9070
ms@creativemetalworks.com
http://www.creativemetalworks.com

Silver Restored
421 Route 59
Monsey, NY 10952
(845) 425-3599
repairs@silverrestored.com
http://www.silverrestored.com/

Good luck in finding a silversmith that meets your requirements and
needs.  If you need any further clarification, please let me know.
And, yes, I am a native North Carolinian and UNC fan.

Regards,

-THV

Search Strategy:
silver repair
silversmith

References:
Association of Restorers
http://www.assoc-restorers.com/index.html

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Request for Answer Clarification by jhh-ga on 27 Nov 2002 04:55 PST

Greensboro?

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Clarification of Answer by tar_heel_v-ga on 27 Nov 2002 06:09 PST

Actually raised in that area of NC, but now living in the Eastern part
of the State.

Thanks for the rating and for your question!

-THV

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Request for Answer Clarification by jhh-ga on 27 Nov 2002 08:08 PST

Tarboro? Rocky Mount?

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Clarification of Answer by tar_heel_v-ga on 27 Nov 2002 09:04 PST

I apologize, but Google Answers Researchers are not allowed to reveal
personal information about themselves.

Regards,

-THV

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