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GENERAL INFORMATION
SHOULD I RE-PLATE?
Most pieces of silver, brass, bronze, or gold that have not
absolutely disintegrated are worth re-plating. Of course,
the most important reason is SENTIMENT. After having a piece
your whole life, or having it handed down through
generations, these articles become priceless heirlooms. The
cost of repair and re-plating them is less significant when
you take into consideration that these items are
irreplaceable.
EXAMINE YOUR ITEMS
Take a moment to look over your items to be refinished. Pits
and corrosion can be difficult to remove. We may not be able
to remove ALL of these flaws, as this may weaken the
integrity of the piece. We can always make these items look
beautiful, but they may not look ‘new’ if they have pits or
corrosion.
ENGRAVING
Ordinarily engraving will still show up after the plating
process unless it is very faint. If, however, there are deep
scratches, pits, or gouges near the engraving, then we will
leave these flaws in the metal. This way the engraving will
be preserved. If you prefer, we can also remove the
engraving, or we can have new engraving placed onto your
piece for an additional charge.
REPAIR
We take pride in our work. Our team of skilled craftsmen
will restore your precious articles as close to their
original condition as possible. We ensure that all repairs
are completed before any further restoration is
taken place.
POLISHING
Prior to the plating process, each piece will be hand buffed
down to the base metal. It is then hand polished very
meticulously by our skilled polishers who will remove as
many pits, scratches, and other imperfections as possible.
We take great care in handling your piece and ensure that
only the best finish will be achieved.
PLATING
We have expert plating staff, who will electrolytically
clean each piece before plating, to remove any remaining
buffing compound residue. Next, we thoroughly check the
conductivity of your piece to ensure an even plating
throughout the entire surface. We will then re-plate your
piece according to your specifications. We specialize in 24k
Gold and .999+ Silver plating, however, we also have the
ability to plate in Copper, Brass, and Nickel.
THE PROCESS
Each piece is given the “best of care.” Expert appraisal of
the repair needed and necessary plating is carefully
planned. Then, we meticulously repair the damaged areas and,
if possible, replace any missing parts. Creative talent
comes into play here, in re-creating every detail, as close
as possible to the original design. Next, the piece is
intricately polished by our expert team. The restored
article gleams with fresh beauty in this step of the
craftsmanship. We take care to preserve any engraving or
special finishes. Our plating staff then coat your piece
according to your instructions. When the delicate assignment
is complete, your cherished article once again shows its
original luster and magnificence.
If you are interested in having your
sacred vessels restored, please call us 1-800-423-7704
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