Silversmith's Secrets: Repair, Restore and Transform Treasured Items

With a can-do attitude and technical knowledge, you can repair almost any precious items. Brenton West's book "Repairing Precious Objects" provides in-depth technical information on tools, techniques, and metals, with over a dozen common case studies for you to follow. It covers re-plating silver, securing metal to glass, polishing, soldering, re-finishing, and more, with fully illustrated examples and expert advice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2024
Publisher: Search Press Ltd

There are some challenges that appear to be insurmountable. However, if something breaks frequently, it is usually possible to repair it. Having a can-do attitude or at least being willing to give it a try is crucial.

Award-winning silversmith and BBC television personality Brenton West writes in his introduction to this, his first book. Brenton, who is full of in-depth technical information on tools, techniques, and metals, explains how to diagnose the problem, apply the repair, and make good almost any precious items. 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.

The case studies are fully illustrated, so you can see what is happening at each stage. Handy boxes expand on the specific example, giving Brenton's expert advice on how to apply the skills learned to your own particular repairs. After all, no two objects break in quite the same way: the book will teach you how to adapt.

Dotted throughout are Brenton's own hard-won secret tips and techniques, so you can share and benefit from his experience.

Brenton talks you through how different metals and materials can be properly identified and safely repaired. The book also includes information on hallmarking, allowing you to assess those second-hand finds accurately. Finally, an extensive tool directory and techniques section give no-nonsense and in-depth advice on the best tools for the job.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 204 x 261 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800921665