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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;DragonflyWink, post: 1540928, member: 111&quot;]Feel sure that Terry was kidding, having often seen results of his polishing efforts.&nbsp; You did just fine, looks much better - patina on silver is the soft glow left from years of handling and polishing, combined with the tarnish left in the crevices (though it was/is often patinated or oxidized for the effect at manufacture).&nbsp; Personally, dislike tarnished silver and it can be destructive to the surface, but also can&#039;t stand over-polished pieces where someone has gotten the tarnish out of every nook and cranny, leaving the piece without any character or depth, and buffing wheels, unless in the hands of a skilled restorer (who will avoid use if possible) are an abomination...</p><p><br /></p><p>~Cheryl[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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