Q: Heard you CJAD today ! I was so excited to know that I might finally get help to salvage a silverware set. given to me by my mother. It’s a lovely silver coffee set (tray, coffee/ tea pot , milk and sugar bowls. ) Unfortunately, it’s so tarnished (turned black/ blue ) that I wonder if I could ever get it polished enough to reveal its beauty.

That being said , I wish to have it professionally cleaned . Could you please let me know if anything can be done to save this set. There is no way that I can clean it myself. I’ll go anywhere on the island of Montreal ! Thank – you for your input .

A: Well these type of repairmen are dying off quickly. The only one I have left is Barocco Tel: 514-866-7205. He’s a 2nd generation silversmith and loves his work. I know he makes silver pieces, just don’t know if he cleans them. And then there’s Birks…

Q: Where can I find someone to repair silver cutlery in west end Montreal? love your program!

A: Unfortunately the main company that did this closed last year. Right now, Barocco, 1396 Ste-Catherine W. is the only independent (2nd generation!) silversmith that I know. Phone: 514-866-7205.  Don’t forget Mr. Fixit, for he can work on all kinds of valuables including silverware: Phone: 514-484-8332, 4652 boul. Decarie.