Featured Victorian Necklace Cleaning Tips

So, I was able to pick this tid bit up for a steal. Rather than run around searching I know some of you know the style right off hand

I can't make out the maker as the stamp is pooh, but the balance of the markings date it.

Curious, how would you recommend cleaning/polishing this given all of the links and gaps.

 

Another nice example of quasi- aesthetic period designs, although at 1906 (the g date letter for Birmingham) it's technically outside of both the Victorian and aesthetic range.

 

Nice!!! A book chain with its locket and extender
Sunshine cloth will be fine, and leave patina in recesses. A soapy bath will be useful too. No harsh cleaning!

How it was worn:
https://www.langantiques.com/silver-victorian-book-chain-and-locket.html

 

What she said.

 

Thank you @kyratango, @Bakersgma & @evelyb30. Man I hate polishing silver...but I guess old school is going to have to do

 

Me too generally, but that would be a good TV-watching chore.

 

Highly recommend that metals with oxidization be cleaned with only simple warm mild soapy (non lotion based) water and gently rub between fingers. Use a soft non-abrasive cloth to pat dry. The oxidation or patina is set in the metal and should not remove it however it’s best to not use a commercial jewelry cleaner or any harsh chemicals besides warm soapy water that may or could create issues.

 

https://www.ebay.com/sch/164352/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=sunshine+cloths+

At least when you use Sunshine Cloths you don't have to deal with the polish residue left by polishes etc.

As others have said a bath in mild soapy water & a gentle brushing of the crevices
should get rid of the gunk. Then once it is dry a quick gentle rub with the cloth should make it look so much better.

BTW the same procedure can be used on a lot of the other pieces you have shown.

 

@bercrystal thank you! I have a polishing cloth - hate using it. I probably need to order a new one anyway.

 

It's really great! I'm jealous!
Yes, like everyone else said, just a polishing cloth.

 

Old blackened ones still work, just leaving a softer shine!

 

I don't know if anyone agrees with me, but I would use a foaming silver polish like Wright's Silver Cram to polish it. It will clean in the crevasses, not remove any intentional darkening, and washes away so there is no dried polish residue to deal with

 

I like the foaming stuff. It’s my ‘go to’ when my sunshine cloth is stumped. As you say, it washes off really easily and is non abrasive.