Recently I purchased an Antique Sterling silver gravy ladle, with a
Repousse handle, which was tarnished almost black. To remove the
price label in the bowl, I used lighter fluid. The label was not only
easily removed, but the black tarnish seemed to melt away. With the
aid of more fluid, plus an old toothbrush, the ladle gleamed like
new, when washed. My neighbor said I had removed a layer of silver as
well. I looked to see the fluid content and all it said was that it
contained Naptha and was flammable. Have I found an easy way of
removing silver tarnish or am I also doing damage ?
Shirley