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OUR SHOP ON FOLSOM STREET IN SAN FRANCISCO IS A BUSY PLACE, AND WE LOVE IT LIKE THAT. ONE DAY WE’RE FIXING UP AMERICA’S CUP, THE NEXT WE’RE REPAIRING A FAMILY HEIRLOOM, AND THE DAY AFTER THAT, WE’RE FIXING A COUPLE OF FORKS THAT WENT INTO THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL. WE LOVE WORKING WITH SILVER AND LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING OUR STORIES, TIPS, AND EXPERIENCES WITH YOU.

When You Can Clean Silver at Home and When to Call a Silversmith

Learn when silver can be safely cleaned at home and when a professional silversmith is...

How Silversmiths Master the Art of Patina: When Tarnish Becomes Beauty

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Before the Guests Arrive: What to Watch For as You Use Your Silver This Holiday Season

Before the holidays, learn what to look for while polishing, setting, and using your silver...

Crafting A Future: Spotlight on Alecsander Poliscuk

From car mechanic to craftsman at Biro & Sons, Alecsander Poliscuk has built a life...

Haunted Metal Objects: Myths, History & Spooky Finds

From historical accounts to cultural myths, we’ll uncover why particular objects seem to bring misfortune,...

Unique and Thoughtful Metal Gifts for College-Bound Students

Unlike the typical notebooks or dorm supplies, a handcrafted or restored metal gift is more...