Silver Flatware Chest
How do I store sterling silver serving pieces?
All of the sterling silver flatware chests that I see online and in stores look so small and only seem to accomodate the place settings.
Where you store them is important. Keep them out of the kitchen. Sulfur from cooking eggs will cause them to tarnish very quickly, even if in a box. Any kind of cabinet with a closed solid door is best, not one with a glass front. While you may want to show off your silver, light speeds the tarnishing process. (Like exposing film to light in a camera, nothing happens until light hits the silver film coating.) If you have a cool place to store them, that is also good as heat increases the tarnishing process also. Do not put them away wet as water acts as a conductor of current and also speeds the tarnishing. When you do put them away, wipe them off with a soft cloth and set them down with the cloth. Where you touch will tarnish faster. The boxes are good for the place settings. If you put the silver in the box with some 3M anti-tarnish strips and stick that box in a as suggested above, you probably will not have to clean the silver when you go to use it again. For larger items, there are bags specially designed for silver items. Stick each item into its own bag and store it as above.
When it comes time to clean the silver, there are two ways to do it.
One way removes the tarnish and along with it, a small amount of silver. If your stuff is silver plate, eventually it will wear down to the cheaper base metal. If your stuff is sterling you will not have that problem but will be losing some of the design each time you clean the silver. This method is often done with a dipping solution or using salt, baking soda and aluminum foil. It is easy and fast to do.
The other method puts silver onto the item. This involves using a cleaner that has cyanide in it so make sure you wear gloves. Each time you clean, the silver oxide is converted back to silver and more silver is added. This is the best method to use on older silver plate as it thickens up the silver layer. This is not so fast and you do not want to do it anywhere near food or kids. It tends to fill in scratches so an old piece that looks pretty bad starts looking better the more times you clean it.
Last bit of advice. DO NOT store your sterling with your silver plate. While they may look the same, you want to keep them apart. If the worst happens and you can only save some of your stuff, you want to be able to quickly grab the sterling silver items as they are far more valuable.
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CX Silver Flatware Chest Box bassWooD service 12 47112! $29.27 |
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ANTIQUE ANTI-TARNISH CHEST FOR SILVER FLATWARE SET I.S $14.99 |
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41 pc LUNT ELOQUENCE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET+CHEST $1,075.00 |
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Wood Silverplate Flatware Storage Box Silver Chest Ex $22.49 |
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IS WOODEN SILVER CHEST Holds 12 Piece Flatware Set $9.99 |
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Antique French Sterling Silver 98pc Flatware Set, Chest $11,045.75 |
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CHRISTOFLE STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET + CHEST 213pcs. $41,799.00 |
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Antique 1911 Sterling Silver Wooden Flatware Chest box $49.99 |
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NEW Reed & Barton Ebony Silver Flatware Box Chest $79.99 |
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Reed & Barton Bristol Flatware Chest $94.05 8010120044 Features: -Lined with tarnish-preventive silver cloth. -Brass plate on cover for monogramming purposes. -Perfect for keeping silver flatware safe. -Color: Mahogany. Specifications: -Material: Wood. -Hand wash recommended…. |
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Tarnish Inhibitor Silverware Cloth – Hagerty Blue – by the Yard – Stops Tarnish! (Line drawers, cabinets, etc. – Make pouches) $22.95 Tarnish Inhibitor Silverware Cloth – by the yard – 58″ wide. – Treated to prevent tarnish in silver and other precious metals. Sold by the yard, each piece is 58″ wide. (e.g. if you order 1 yard you will receive a piece 36″ by 58″, if you order 2 yards you will receive a piece 72″ by 58″, etc.)… |
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Wallace Dark Walnut 15 Single Chest $32.99 Crafted with a dark walnut finish and featuring brushed nickel accents. Lined with a plush black interior fabric, your pieces will be safely stored for many years to come…. |
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Silverware Chest Cloth Insert $34.99 Specially treated to inhibit tarnish. Heavy flannel cloth. Holds twelve place settings. Inside chest dimensions should measure 14″ by 17-1/2″. Box depth should be 2-1/2″. Lid depth should be 7/8″…. |
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Churchill Silver Company Flatware Chest #G100038 $39.99 Deluxe wood flatware storage chest. Available in Walnut. *Flatware not included. Click on Alternate View to see additional detail. |
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Manhattan Black Flatware Chest $220 Named for that sophisticated New York City borough, this handsome flatware chest lives up to a reputation for style. It has a contemporary design that fits any d?cor, with a satin-smooth, ebony finish. The side handles and drawer pulls are gleaming brushed nickel. Chest holds a complete service for 24, storing 12 knives in the lid and 12 in the drawer. The tarnish-preventive black silver cloth lining protects your pieces. 16 1/8″ x 11 5/8″ x 7 1/4? High – Please note flatware is not included |
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Charleston Mahogany Flatware Chest $392 Charleston, known for fine furniture and woodwork, would be proud of this handcrafted, namesake chest with mahogany finish. Charleston hostesses would appreciate the seemingly endless storage space! It holds up to 200 flatware pieces?a service for 24? with a handy drawer for serving pieces. A cantilevered shelf offers additional storage. The interior is lined with brown, tarnish-preventive silver cloth. Brass-finished handles, drawer pulls, and lid lift. 17″ x 11 1/2″ x 9 7/8? High – Please note flatware is not included |
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Provincial Mahogany Flatware Chest $196 Loaded with French charm and lovely detail, this handcrafted chest holds up to 180 flatware pieces, including 12 knives and 12 spreaders. It has a handsome mahogany finish, a drawer that offers storage for a wide variety of pieces, brass-finished ornamental handles, and a brass engravable nameplate. The lining is brown, tarnish-preventive silver cloth to protect your pieces. 17″ x 11 1/2″ x 6 3/4? High – Please note flatware is not included |
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Bermuda Cherry Flatware Chest $243 Aptly named “Bermuda,” this unique flatware chest is superbly crafted in the British Colonial style and exhibits great attention to detail. With a striking, dark cherry finish, it is accented with dramatic, brass corners, recessed side handles, and drawer pulls. It holds a complete service for 24 and has a convenient drawer for additional storage. Brown, tarnish-preventive silver cloth lining. 16″ x 11 1/2″ x 6 1/2? High – Please note flatware is not included |
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Providence Mahogany Flatware Chest $422 The traditional design of this flatware chest adds charm to any setting. Finished in dark mahogany, it features details characteristic of the Federal style of furniture making, like sculpted black corner columns and an elegant base and top moldings. Oval-shaped, nickel drawer pulls add nice finishing touches. Chest holds a complete service for 24, storing 12 knives in the lid and 12 in the drawer. The tarnish-preventive black silver cloth lining protects your pieces. 18 1/2″ x 12 3/8″ x 9 3/8? High – Please note flatware is not included |
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Mahogany 1-Drawer Flatware Chest $155 This classically-styled chest is an essential storage piece for any flawtare service. It accommodates up to 120 pieces, including twelve knives in the lid. Its five-section drawer has ample room for a variety of serving pieces. Lined with dark brown tarnish-preventive silver flannel, this rich mahogany chest will look great on your buffet, countertop – anywhere in your home. 15″ x 11″ x 5 1/2″ High – Please note flatware is not included |
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Classic Mahogany Flatware Chest $238 Sure to please anyone with classic good taste, this handsome, handcrafted chest has a satin-smooth mahogany finish and holds up to 200 flatware pieces?including 24 knives up to 10″ long with ?”-wide blades (max.). The roomy interior features continental-size racks to hold wider patterns plus a 3-slot rack for carving knives. A drawer offers even more storage with a convenient, 12-slot knife rack. The brown, tarnish-preventive, silver cloth lining protects your pieces. Brass-finished handles and drawer pulls and brass engravable nameplate. 17″ x 12″ x 7? High – Please note flatware is not included |
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Provincial Cherry Flatware Chest $196 Loaded with French charm and lovely detail, this handcrafted chest holds up to 180 flatware pieces, including 12 knives and 12 spreaders. It has a beautiful cherry finish, a drawer that offers storage for a wide variety of pieces, brass-finished ornamental handles, and a brass engravable nameplate. The lining is brown, tarnish-preventive silver cloth to protect your pieces. 17″ x 11 1/2″ x 6 3/4? High |
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Taunton Mahogany Flatware Chest $123 The Taunton is beautifully crafted with handsome beaded trim and a rich mahogany finish, and offers compact storage for your flatware. It holds up to 130 pieces, including butter spreaders, and is lined with a brown, tarnish-preventive silver cloth. Solid brass nameplate. 15 3/4″ x 11 3/4″ x 7? High |
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Bristol Mahogany Flatware Chest $167 Holds up to 210 pieces, including 12 knives and 12 spreaders. 8-slot drawer rack for extra pieces. Rich Mahogany finish, lined in brown tarnish preventive silver cloth. Antique brass finish drawer pulls, cover lift and side handles. Brass engraveable nameplate attached. 15 x 11 1/4 x 6″ High – Please note flatware is not included |
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Triton Burled Walnut Flatware Chest $320 An exotic burled walnut and bird?s eye maple finish makes this flatware chest truly special. It offers ample storage for up to 150 pieces, including 24 knives and 12 spreaders. A handy drawer can hold 12 of the knives plus other pieces. Chest is lined with a brown, tarnish-preventive silver cloth. 16″ x 11 1/2″ x 6 3/4? High – Please note flatware is not included |
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Bristol Cherry Grande Flatware Chest $232 This is the grandest of them all?the ultimate flatware storage chest, with space for up to 250 pieces, including 12 knives and 12 butter spreaders. Handcrafted with a beautiful cherry finish, it has a top drawer with an 8-slot rack for extra pieces and a second drawer with 5 sections for larger pieces. The interior is lined with forest green, tarnish-preventive silver cloth. Brass-finished handles, drawer pulls, and lid lift. Solid brass engravable nameplate. 15″ x 11 1/4″ x 8 3/4″ High – Please note flatware is not included |
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Bristol Mahogany Grande Flatware Chest $232 This is the grandest of them all?the ultimate flatware storage chest, with space for up to 250 pieces, including 12 knives and 12 butter spreaders. Handcrafted with a beautiful mahogany finish, it has a top drawer with an 8-slot rack for extra pieces and a second drawer with 5 sections for larger pieces. The interior is lined with brown, tarnish-preventive silver cloth. Brass-finished handles, drawer pulls, and lid lift. Solid brass engravable nameplate. 15″ x 11 1/4″ x 8 3/4″ High |
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Mahogany 1-Drawer Flatware Chest in Mahogany by Reed & Barton $114.99 Help preserve your precious silverware and protect it from dust and harm with the Mahogany Flatware Chest by Reed & Barton. This classically-styled chest is an essential storage piece for any flatware service. It accommodates up to 120 pieces, including twelve knives in the lid. Its five-section drawer has ample room for a variety of serving pieces. Lined with dark brown tarnish-preventive silver flannel, this rich mahogany chest will look great on your buffet, countertop – anywhere in your home. |
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Bristol Cherry Flatware Chest $167 Holds up to 210 pieces, including 12 knives and 12 spreaders. 8-slot drawer rack for extra pieces. Warm Cherry finish, lined in brown tarnish preventive silver cloth. Antique Brass finished drawer pulls, cover lift and side handles.15″ x 11 1/4″ x 6″ High - |
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Classic Flatware Chest in Mahogany by Reed & Barton $184.99 Sure to please anyone with classic good taste, this handsome, handcrafted chest has a satin-smooth mahogany finish and holds up to 200 flatware pieces?including 24 knives up to 10″ long with ¾”-wide blades (max.). The roomy interior features continental-size racks to hold wider patterns plus a 3-slot rack for carving knives. A drawer offers even more storage with a convenient, 12-slot knife rack. The brown, tarnish-preventive, silver cloth lining protects your pieces. Brass-finished handles and drawer pulls are also included with the flatware chest. Chest measures: 17″ x 12″ x 7? High. |
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Adams Flatware Chest with Black Leather and Cherry Trim $108 The Adams flatware chest offers dramatic, contemporary styling with its deep black faux leather contrasted with a rich cherry-finished trim. A soft, brushed oval nickel pull punctuates this handsome chest with subtle detail. Line in tarnish-resistant black silver cloth, Adams holds up to 130 pieces (service for twelve), including butter spreaders. |
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Falmouth One-Drawer Flatware Chest $167 Falmouth?s alluring, dark espresso exterior begs to be touched, with its rich, deep finish. Its gently bowed front profile is accented with simple, brightly-finished brushed nickel pulls. Designed to accommodate up to 180 pieces, this one-drawer chest can hold service for 24, including butter spreaders and 12 additional place knives (the interior lid also holds 12). Fully lined in plush, tarnish-resistant silver cloth, the Falmouth chest is a beautiful and practical addition to any home. |
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Bristol Flatware Chest in Mahogany by Reed & Barton $124.99 Help preserve your precious silverware and protect it from dust and harm with the Bristol Flatware Chest by Reed & Barton. Holds up to 210 pieces, including 12 knives and 12 spreaders. 8-slot drawer rack for extra pieces. Rich Mahogany finish, lined in brown tarnish preventive silver cloth. Antique brass finish drawer pulls, cover lift and side handles. Brass engraveable nameplate attached. |
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Bristol Flatware Chest in Cherry by Reed & Barton $134.99 Help preserve your precious silverware and protect it from dust and harm with the Bristol Flatware Chest by Reed & Barton. Holds up to 210 pieces, including 12 knives and 12 spreaders. 8-slot drawer rack for extra pieces. Warm Cherry finish, lined in brown tarnish preventive silver cloth. Antique Brass finished drawer pulls, cover lift and side handles. |
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Warman’s Sterling Silver Flatware $17.8 Warman’s Sterling Silver Flatware |
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Bristol Natural Oak Flatware Chest $167 Holds up to 210 pieces, including 12 knives and 12 spreaders. 8-slot drawer rack for extra pieces. Natural oak finish, lined in brown tarnish preventive silver cloth. Antique brass finish drawer pulls, cover lift and side handles.15″ x 11 1/4″ x 6″ High |
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Hagerty Flatware Silver Dip by Hagerty $13.49 Flatware Silver Dip by Hagerty |
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