Tag Archives: cleaning silver

Out dammed spot

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Editor

Can you imagine living in a world where certain decorative items purchased for the home – came with a large sticker announcing – this person has TASTE and MONEY? From the 1950s until some time in the 1970s New Zealand … Continue reading →

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A Georgian pursuit

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Editor

It began with my usual Maiden & Foster weekly viewing. This usually happens on a Monday, part of the new week although Douglas has said he prefers Thursday. (The auction occurs on a Wednesday.) Thursday is the official day for … Continue reading →

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an oft-heard tale of silveriness

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Editor

I keep telling myself that is it is time to move on and stop posting about items made of silver – their neglect, ridiculous cheapness and how to clean them.  The problem with this all-together sensible thinking, is that I … Continue reading →

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The secret power of RINSO

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Editor

As the season of entertaining approached, it was becoming increasingly obvious that the family silver was getting itself into something of a state. Without an army of footmen to keep the silver clean, pieces were slowly descending into a certain … Continue reading →

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