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Silverpath

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iconnumber posted 08-11-2022 07:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Silverpath     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I'm wondering how to find a silversmith for occasional repairs on my silver collection. Ideally there would be one in Virginia. I had the great fortune for a few years to know a superb craftsman nearby who passed away recently. Since he died I have shipped a few things for repair but shipping is expensive and feels risky. Thanks!

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ahwt

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iconnumber posted 08-12-2022 02:27 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ahwt     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
If you have any local antique dealers that deal in silver items you might ask them who they use for silver repair. That may get you to a local person.

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iconnumber posted 08-12-2022 06:19 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Silverpath     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks, ahwt. I don't know any local silver dealers. Oddly I found my former silversmith through recommendation by one of the major matching services when I received a damaged item. The dealer in St Louis had recommended another silversmith in Alexandria VA who also died recently. I've asked local jewelers and collectors. We're still looking.

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