Charcoal maker's mark AC?

Seems somewhat familiar but I'm not finding it

 

A. L. Wagner Mfg Co.

http://www.sterlingflatwarefashions.com/Silversmiths/SSW1.html

 

Well there's an argument for not getting too artsy in your logo

 

Why did you say "charcoal" in your title? Did these get plucked from a fire scene? Or are they just that badly tarnished/gunked up?

 

There isn't a shiny bit to be seen. Will be fun to see what I can polish out of them. The black is thick enough to scrape some off without seeing silver.

 

Wow. I don't envy you that task.

 

Hi Terry,
That is a reason (the only reason) to use Tarnex, in help cleaning just to be SURE to use a good silver polish on them after cleaning. It will get rid of the whitish coloration and protect them. I have salvalged a few pieces of fire blackened and deep black crustyness by using the Feared Tarnex. It is the ONLY reason I have used it.
greg

 

TarnX is weak. I went straight for the 34% hydrochloric. At 10 degrees it was weak too.

 

This is like work

 

But it turned out well!

Did you only get the one done?

 

I should have the rest done by Christmas

That "L" is just bizarre

 

Did you end up using that 4000 grit sandpaper to get all the final bits and pieces of stubborn tarnish off? Ha ha ha.

When I used to make silver jewelry, I used it to add texture on certain pieces.

Some simichrome (and elbow grease) will bring a bit of shine back, if you'd like them shinier.