Polishing Antique Furniture

The aim of polishing is to build a deep patina that you can really see down into. Only wax will do this. A deep wax polish is very different from a surface gloss, and is the only appropriate finish for formal antique furniture. This article contains some general information about care of antique furniture as well as tips and solutions to common problems. Click on any topic listed below, or scroll down to read the entire article.

Caring for Antique Silver

Silver is a very beautiful, but soft, metal that gradually and inexorably tarnishes. It needs to be cleaned thoughtfully and gently but as infrequently as possible because every cleaning removes minute amounts of silver. The following advice applies to Sterling and Britannia Standard Silver, Coin Silver and Old Sheffield Plate.