Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jimigunne, post: 298465, member: 6038&quot;]I have a coffee and tea silver service set from the very early 19th century. It has about 8 pieces on an enormous platter, all Sterling silver. Its Victorian, as is the buffet/sideboard it sits on. Maybe there is some mark on pieces to be able to identify maker, I don&#039;t know. None of the pieces are perfect. The largest piece, the coffee urn, I think it is called, has a little dent in it. The top finial is loose, and the ebony handle is loose. There is a place at the top of a leg where it appears that the Sterling has rubbed away, as it looks copper color---but it&#039;s not turning green there. So perhaps the set is not solid SS?&nbsp; One of the feet was bent due to kids dropping it. I used my Jewelers torch to bend it back, so it sits level again. The other pieces pretty much don&#039;t have attached parts, and are in good condition. My question is: who repairs antique pieces like this. The dent in the middle of the big coffee urn in particular would seem to be almost impossible to repair. I am interested in selling it. Is it worth more selling as a complete set? And how can I get an appraisal of it done? Like some on-line appraisal service that is reputable and really knows their stuff?</p><p>The last question is: it&#039;s a huge pain to periodically polish the set. Is it ok to spray the pieces with clear enamel spray paint?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in