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How do I clean a silver overlay on glass?

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How do I clean a silver overlay on glass?
Cleaning a silver overlay on glass or any object can be very difficult as the overlay is a very thin layer of silver that can be worn off over time. Most overlays are covered with a lacquer to protect the finish, but that also can be worn off. The best way to clean a silver overlay is with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary silver overlay glass from top sellers around the world.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Glass Silver Overlay Art Deco Liqueur Set
Located in Vilnius, LT
glass with silver overlay decoration all over the glass. This set includes 1 piece decanter, 6 pcs
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Perfume Bottle
By Watson Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-red colored glass with silver overlay of swirls, flowers and leaves motif all around. Unlike most
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique Opaline Glass Jug, Ewer, Pitcher with Stopper, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Silver Overlay Design and Gilding Highlights Bohemia, 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Bohemian Loetz Candia Papillon glass vase with handles and silver overlay c1898
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
applied handles and fine silver overlay. This iridised finish was first created by Loetz in 1898 and this
Category

Antique 1890s Czech Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Silver

Rockwell Silver Co. Silver Overlay on Clear Glass Ashtray with Leaping Sailfish
By Rockwell Silver Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Silver overlay ashtray by Rockwell Silver Company with a silver overlay four divot rim centering a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

Art Deco, Rockwell Silver Overlay Clear Glass Ashtray with Marlin/Sailfish Motif
By Rockwell Silver Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver overlay ashtray by Rockwell Silver Company with a silver overlay four divot rim
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

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