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Repairing a torn teaspoon bowl with a PUK 3s Professional Pulse pulse arc welder. See how it's used at the bottom of this page.

A Note on Repairs
Since every piece has its own repair resolution, a visual assessment must be made to price accurately. All inquiries are welcome and estimates are free. If you have an object or are interested in bidding on a piece in need of my services, feel free to e-mail me a CLEAR image of the object or its URL. Please include the object's overall dimensions and if it's solid silver, silverplate, or other material. When ready to ship your object, please print-out the Work Order.

Are You a New Customer to Herman Silver Restoration?
Please let me know what you're sending by calling or e-mailing an image of the object to be repaired. Thank you!

For Your Protection
My business has a monitored, central station alarm system and limited insurance for customers' goods. Please check your homeowner's policy regarding insurance for silver off-premises valued over $1,000.

Objects I Work On
I work on sterling, coin, and all other solid silver alloys (.840, .800, etc.), silverplate (structural repairs only), pewter, and mixed metal holloware, flatware, and dresserware. I can repair & reconstruct everything from historically important tankards, tea services, and tureens to disposal-damaged and dishwasher-dulled flatware. Depending on what your object requires, I use one or more of the following methods:

Restoration

will make an object or damaged area on that object look new, or to make it look its age without any noticeable damage or repair. This may involve major reconstruction, dent and scratch removal, and creating new parts such as coffee and teapot handles, finials, and pre-ban ivory insulators.

Conservation

deals with the surface of an object (including corrosion removal), doing the least amount of harm to its original finish. Hand cleaning and/or hand polishing is used whenever possible as a conservation technique to retain the surface integrity of every piece leaving my shop. Patinating (antiquing) is used on objects that have been mishandled or neglected, and to give them a three-dimensional appearance. I can also remove lacquer without harm to the object.

Preservation

stabilizes an object from further deterioration. This may entail using an archival wax to maintain the surface finish and may be requested on any object.

Pulse Arc Welding Specialist
This new technology allows me to work on small to extremely large objects that would normally be virtually impossible to restore. Read about it here. See the results here and here.

Monogram Removal
This is a very sensitive subject which is discussed in detail here.

Stainless Replacement Components
Installation of stainless steel knife blades, carving sets, pie and cake servers, salad servers, bottle openers, etc. To see the styles available, go here.

Silver Clinics
A silver clinic can be a useful marketing tool to bring new and established customers into your store. I will demonstrate silver cleaning and polishing techniques, describe how objects were created, identify maker's marks, and offer advice on silver restoration projects. I will also train your sales staff how to properly handle and polish silver.

At Reliable Gold, a jewelry store located in Providence, RI, I polished a great deal of their silver and cleaned their estate silver display case glass for a more attractive presentation to potential buyers.

Manufacturing Consulting
Does the company you work with give you shoddy quality? Is your manufacturer telling you their craftsmanship is the industry's highest standard, but you're not convinced? I can help. I will evaluate the object and give you a written critical assessment of its quality and how it can be improved to the standards you demand.

Mass-Production Services
Do you have an idea for a product but have no idea about how to get it into production? I can help! I work with very responsive companies that will create a quality product for you in small or large quantities. They'll even supply custom packaging for your pieces, ready for your customers' display cases. If you can imagine it, it can be created! If you have an idea, call me at 800/339-0417.


Restoration	will make an object or damaged area on that object look new, or to make it look its age without any noticeable damage or repair. This may involve major reconstruction, dent and scratch removal, and creating new parts such as coffee and teapot handles, finials, and pre-ban ivory insulators.

Conservation	deals with the surface of an object (including corrosion removal), doing the least amount of harm to its original finish. Hand cleaning and/or hand polishing is used whenever possible as a conservation technique to retain the surface integrity of every piece leaving my shop. Patinating (antiquing) is used on objects that have been mishandled or neglected, and to give them a three-dimensional appearance. I can also remove lacquer without harm to the object.

Preservation	stabilizes an object from further deterioration. This may entail using an archival wax to maintain the surface finish and may be requested on any object.