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I'm acknowledged as the foremost expert in silver welding with the PUK Pulse Arc Welder.
This technology allows me to perform many repairs with sterling instead of traditional silver solder.
Above I'm repairing a Buccellati sterling centerpiece. See two welding results here and here.

Objects I Work On Holloware (vessels), flatware, jewelry (including Berlin iron), objet d'art, dresserware, compacts, vinaigrettes, snuff boxes, cane heads and handles, etc. I have repaired, reconstructed, and hand polished everything from common disposal-damaged and dishwasher-dulled flatware to historically important tankards, tea services, and tureens. (You can see some of the objects I've worked on here.) I accept customer work from around the world. Metals I Work On Sterling, coin, Britannia silver (.9584% fine silver), and all other solid silver alloys (.875, .800, etc.), solid gold alloys (18k, 14k, 10k), pewter, mixed metals, fused plate (commonly known as Sheffield plate). Depending on what your object requires, I use one or more of the following methods:

Restoration	will make an object or damaged area on that object look new, or to make it look its age without any noticeable damage or repair. This may involve major reconstruction, dent and scratch removal, and creating new parts such as coffee and teapot handles, finials, and immitation ivory insulators. Even pieces that are seemingly hopeless to bring back to life can be renewed.
Conservation	deals with the surface of an object (including corrosion removal), doing the least amount of harm to its original finish. Hand cleaning and/or hand polishing is used whenever possible as a conservation technique to retain the surface integrity of every piece leaving my shop. Patinating (antiquing) is used on objects that have been mishandled or neglected, and to give them a three-dimensional appearance. I can also remove lacquer without harm to the object. From the most common objects to silver made by Paul Revere, all pieces receive the same care and attention.
Preservation	stabilizes an object from further deterioration. This may entail using an archival wax to maintain the surface finish and may be requested on any object free of charge.
Professional Silver Polishing Some people simply don't enjoy polishing silver or have time in their busy schedules. I understand. I do all the polishing myself as I have no apprentices. Click here to see some before and after images of pieces that have been gently brought back to life then cleaned with a 100% plant-based soap so you can unwrap your silver use it immediately. Below is sterling that was cleaned, polished, then  protected against tarnish formation with this non-toxic, reversible wax. Application of this coating is free of charge. Tracheostomy Tube Restoration This is the most important service I provide since it could be a matter of life death. I can remove dents, pulse arc weld cracks, repair hinges and locking devices, reform tubes, and add sterling to the openings of older tracheostomy and inner cannula tubes so they will function for many more years. I then sanitize the tube assembly. And I offer a speedy turnaround! If you need help, please go to my contact page. Service Pricing For a partial listing of prices, please click here. Manufacturing Consulting Does the company you work with give you shoddy quality? Is your manufacturer telling you their craftsmanship is the industry's highest standard, but you're not convinced? I can help. I will evaluate the object and give you a written critical assessment of its quality and how it can be improved to the standards you demand. Silver Clinics: In-Store / Historical Societies / Zoom Online A silver clinic can be a useful marketing tool to bring new and established customers into your store. I will demonstrate silver cleaning and polishing techniques, describe how objects were created, identify makers' marks, and offer advice on silver restoration projects. I will  train your sales staff how to properly handle and polish silver, proper care to maintain its luster and shine, as well as long-term storage. Increase your audience by assembling more silver lovers online where I will demonstrate the same methods as an in-person clinic. Below I'm polishing a Paul Revere beaker at the Cape Ann Museum. Visit the shop of a professional silversmith and experience decades of what I've learned, along with "tricks of the trade." Bring your camera and pieces you would like to discuss or work on. Hands-on participation is encouraged. Below: students from Maine College of Art's metals program where I received my BFA degree in 1981. Professor Sharon Portelance is second from right behind me.

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