WM.A.Rogers A1 Oneida Ltd. 6” Round Bowl Cream Soup Spoon I was about to give up on the internet searching to give name and date to this one piece I found in a drawer. I hope I got the description right... it was way easier to find the Mickey and Minnie Mouse spoons online that I brought back from Disneyland in ‘77 I think. I was 7 and we were on a grade one field trip from Canada. My brain is internet tired, lol. Is what’s happening on the spoon called tarnish or toning? What does this do to desirability? Is the effect reversible? Anyways, hope all is well. I’ve never taken a photo of a spoon before.
Are you recommending that method to clean the spoon? (I hope not!) Or explaining how it got discolored?
If you ever need another piece of flatware identified, just post pictures like you did here and we'll be happy to find it for you. It will be faster and easier on your brain.
Here's a link explaining what I was suggesting. I'm not sure as to why you are saying "(I hope not!)" please explain? https://bellatory.com/fashion-accessories/Science-v-Myth-Cleaning-Silver-with-Everyday-Home-Products
I'd heard of it before, even tried it once.....it was OK.....I just prefer to polish what little silver I do have....I think it comes out 'shinier'!! And you know me......hate to polish silver!!!!!
This is not the best way to clean old silver. It's sort of a reverse of electroplating in that it takes a layer of silver off ruining the patina. Antique silver should be dark in the crevices giving depth to the design. Yes it works, but it ruins the look and beauty of old silver. We strongly advise against this method.
I wasn't suggesting you clean your old antique silver or antique flatware or valuable silver with this method. I was referring to the vintage spoon posted in this thread. Although, if you have a *vintage* set of flatware and you thought it was ruined and no longer wanted to use it or take the time to polish a 8 or 16 setting flatware set by hand so you could use it again then this method may be fine or acceptable for you or it may not. I would not want to sit down at someones dining room table and eat with tarnished or dark in crevices flatware. It's just a suggestion on a case by case basis, do your research. On large serving trays I've used it many times and it worked fine. On large vintage flatware sets I've used it and it worked fine and without having to spend a day or two polishing the set by hand. Some people are perfectly happy using it on vintage jewelry they no longer would use if they had not used this method. I think it's a way better solution than any other chemical solution such as jewely cleaner solution you buy at the jewelry store to dip your jewelry in and burn the tarnish off with the acid dip. Again, do you're research and determine any cleaning methods on a case by case basis best for you if you think the item or items needs it. Here's another link with feedback on this method from people who have used it with mixed reviews and comments towards the lower portion of the page. https://newengland.com/today/living/cleaning/homemade-silver-cleaner/
No one here would EVER recommend using a "dip" - Tarnex is awful stuff!! Instead, those who have expressed their opinions when replying to silver cleaning questions, generally recommend cream type solutions - like Wright's, Hagerty's, Goddard's etc.
