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How to buy Silver Candelabra
1. Check for the
hallmark and make sure that the silver candelabra are in one piece and do
not have a sterling silver base and silver plate stick for example.
2. Silver plate can also
be hallmarked so it is important to check the hallmark guide and
make sure that you know exactly what you are buying.
3. If you breathe over
the silver candelabra, you should be able to see if there have been any
joins or irregular patterns in the metal. This could indicate that
hallmark or other parts have been added on later.
4. If you are buying
silver candelabras they will most likely be sterling silver. Pure
silver is too soft to work with and will damage easily. Sterling
silver contains a base alloy to give the metal its strength.
5. Pure silver, like
pure gold does not tarnish but sterling silver tarnishes on contact
with air and is a natural process. If the candlesticks are old and
have been kept on display, the more tarnished they will be.
6. You can clean silver
if you are careful but it is important not to use anything abrasive
that may damage it. Many people like the age patina found on antique
silver.
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How
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