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Care guide

Cleaning, polishing and storing silver- and gold-plated pieces.

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Glass carafe and glasses on a silver-plated serving tray

These steps are general advice for caring for metal pieces. Product-specific instructions are in the “Care” section of the product page.

Silver care kit

Silver polishing gel, gloves and cotton pads.

1,200.00 TL

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Silver plate

Silver plate darkens as it comes into contact with air. This is natural and does not mean the plating is damaged.

Silver-plated pieces

Cleaning

  1. Rinse in lukewarm water after use.
  2. If needed, use a little mild washing-up liquid and a soft sponge.
  3. Dry straight away with a lint-free cotton cloth.

Avoid: dishwasher, steel wool, abrasive sponges, bleach.

Polishing

  1. Wipe light tarnish with a silver polishing cloth.
  2. For heavier tarnish, use a little polish suitable for silver plate.
  3. Rinse and dry.

Every polish removes a thin layer; polish only when needed. The darker tone inside embossing is part of the pattern.

Storage

  1. Store completely dry.
  2. Wrap in acid-free paper, a cotton bag or an anti-tarnish bag.
  3. Keep in a cupboard free of damp.

Avoid: rubber bands, newspaper, cling film.

Egg, mayonnaise, mustard and salt tarnish silver quickly; if you have served them, clean the piece the same day.

Gold plate

Gold plate does not tarnish, but as a thin layer it is sensitive to rubbing. The aim of care is not to wear the surface.

Gold-plated pieces

Cleaning

  1. Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
  2. If needed, wipe gently with lukewarm water and a little mild soap.
  3. Dry straight away.

Avoid: dishwasher, abrasive sponges, chemical cleaners.

Polishing

Do not polish gold plate. Silver polishes and polishing cloths can wear away the gold layer. A dry, soft cloth is enough for a dulled surface.

Storage

Wrap and store pieces separately so they do not touch other metal; contact can cause scratches.

Brass and bronze

The body of our pieces is brass. Unplated or bronze-coloured surfaces darken over time and take on a warm patina.

The bronze surface is not plating but a patina applied to the brass, sealed with a protective lacquer.

Bronze pieces

Cleaning

  1. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
  2. If needed, wipe with a slightly damp cloth and dry straight away.

Avoid: dishwasher, soaking.

Polishing

Do not use brass polish until you know whether the surface is lacquered; polish can mark a lacquered surface. To keep the patina, wipe only with a dry cloth.

Storage

Store in a dry place free of damp.

Other materials

If you can separate it from the metal, wash it by hand on its own; do not wet the metal.

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