Silverware, Brassware, Jewellery Restoration

Many homes have old silverware or brassware tucked away somewhere, often not on display because it may be old and tarnished. A Class can give new life or purpose to old and tired metal items. In some cases we can even offer some alternatives for keeping them looking nice or reducing maintenance. 

Silver plated items are usually either EPNS (electroplated nickel silver) or Brittania Metal (a pewter alloy).  EPNS is generally straightforward to work with whereas Brittania metal is much softer and much greater skill is required to refurbish it. Silver items can also be colour treated to give a total change of look.  See also Colour Finishing.

Renewal of old Jewellery is another service on offer at A Class.  You could save hundreds on new jewellery by simply re-plating rather than re-placing!  It is quite common for customers to bring old silver jewellery to be made over in a  gold plated finish.  (Please note that watches must have workings removed before we can electroplate them. See your jeweller for assistance).

 

A Class provides many different restorative metal finishes and treatments .  It is often not until a customer gets a glimpse of some of the processes we offer that they begin to imagine new possibilities.  Please check our Information for Restorers if you would like some more ideas or insight.