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We specialise in Gold & silver plating
Sherwood Tinning excels in the art of gold and silver plating, alongside expert brass polishing and lacquering services. Our devoted team is committed to breathing new life into your tabernacle monstrance’s, chalices, and all brassware, offering expert reupholstering for your kneelers. We’ve got every aspect covered. With a wealth of industry experience, trust us as your unwavering experts in liturgical restoration.
our story began in 1962 when our family set out to provide exceptional polishing services to our community. From the very start, we were dedicated to delivering quality craftsmanship, which earned us a reputation for excellence. Over the years, we have had the privilege of working with churches, helping to restore and enhance their cherished items. Our services include gold and silver plating, brass polishing and lacquering also reupholstering, ensuring we meet the specific needs of our clients. As a family-owned business, we take pride in treating every project with the care and commitment it deserves. We strive to provide outstanding service to our valued customers.
We take pride in being a family-owned business since 1962, dedicated to providing exceptional metal polishing services. Experience our legacy of excellence and craftsmanship that shines through in every project we undertake.
Gold Plating
- Purpose: Adds a luxurious appearance, improves corrosion resistance, and enhances electrical conductivity (especially in electronics).
- Process: The item is cleaned, sometimes coated with a bonding layer like nickel, then submerged in a gold solution where an electric current deposits the gold.
- Types: Flash plating (very thin layer for color), hard gold plating (thicker, more durable), and selective plating (only parts of the item are plated).
Silver Plating
- Purpose: Common in cutlery, antiques, and electronics for its conductivity and aesthetic appeal.
- Process: Similar to gold plating, often using a silver nitrate solution. A base layer like copper or nickel may be applied first.
- Durability: Silver tarnishes more easily than gold, so it may require more maintenance.
Fun Fact
You can even gold plate silver—a popular way to give sterling silver jewellery a golden glow without the cost of solid gold.
If you’re looking to get something plated near Luton, there are UK-based services like Sherwood Tinning Company in Luton that specialize in precious metal finishes.
