Includes index.

Introduction - Silversmithing ; Metal guide, Hallmarks, Tools, Planning and preparing, Core skills - Projects ; Removing an inscription, Fixing findings, fixing a wooden handle, Reshaping metal, Detaching silver from glass and fixing hinges, Repairing filled silver, Rounding items and servicing mechanical parts, Replacing thin silver, Restoring worn or missing components, Removing a large dent, Repairing a cast statuette, Fixing weak connections - Afterword - Glossary, Health and safety - Index

"Aimed at anyone who wants to learn the skills necessary to fix, repair or improve household items - whether for sentimental reasons or to turn a profit - the book covers more than a dozen common case studies for you to follow. Ranging from simple to more complex repairs, Brenton tackles re-plating silver, correctly securing metal to glass, polishing, soldering, re-finishing and more on a variety of antique items including table lamps, inkwells, cocktail shakers and hand mirrors"--

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