And what would that "certain" taste be? :D. Bit of an oddity to me. But different strokes for different folks. I think 2manybooks is spot on.
Nice antique!!
Which is why a silver cloth is best.
Wonder why it isn't shinier? My Wedgwood tea set has platinum on it and it does have a darker grey colour than silver, but it is shiny.
Get a silver or jeweler's cloth and shine up that silver! It will look amazing.
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