How do I take care of my Bronze, Copper or Sterling Silver Wendell August piece?
Each piece of our bronze, copper and sterling giftware is covered with lacquer finish to prevent the piece from tarnishing. This coating will be damaged if subject to heat (especially hot water) and harsh chemicals. Once the lacquer is penetrated, the item will tarnish (usually dark spots appear). Therefore, we recommend that any piece with a lacquer finish be used only as a display piece. To dust or remove any smudges or fingerprints, hold the piece with a soft cloth and gently wipe it clean with a second soft untreated cloth. However, for those who do wish to use your Wendell August pieces for serving, we recommend one of our convenient Tray Protectors, shown in our product section, or use a piece of plastic wrap over the item before placing food on the piece. All Wendell August pieces should be used for serving “cold” items only (cookies and sandwiches). However, if serving cake with icing or cold cuts and cheese, a protector is a good idea. Note: Any Wendell August piece can be dam
