Silver at Sprague

Posted 3/27/19

On March 19, the Cranston Historical Society hosted a program led by Jeffrey Herman, who specializes in silver restoration and conservation.

For many years, Herman worked as a silver designer, …

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Silver at Sprague

HALF CLEAN: Jeffery Herman, who specializes in silver restoration and conservation, shows the audience at Sprague Mansion how to clean a silver tray. In this image, only half of the tray is clean.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

FAMILY HEIRLOOM: Kathy Sprague-Cyr, a descendent of the Sprague family of Cranston, holds her newly polished silver baby spoon, which is more than 60 years old. Herman used the least abrasive silver polish that is on the market and one that he developed.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2019 1:30 pm

On March 19, the Cranston Historical Society hosted a program led by Jeffrey Herman, who specializes in silver restoration and conservation.

For many years, Herman worked as a silver designer, sample maker and technical illustrator at Gorham Silver in Providence. He has a BFA in silversmithing and jewelry making. He also worked at Piltz Ltd.

He is the founder of the Society of American Silversmiths, a Rhode Island-based organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of silversmithing in the U.S. He has been in business as a silver conservator and preservationist since 1984, earning a national reputation. Additional information is available at hermansilver.com.

Some members of the audience brought in their own personal silver items for Herman to clean.