Tag Archives: slver trays

The secret power of RINSO

Posted on January 11, 2014 by

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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The great silver rush of May 2013

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

Recently we spotted a little silver tray – three legs and in good solid plate with a little copper showing through – but otherwise unmarked. It was lot 2 in the local sale so it didn’t take long to acquire. … Continue reading →

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