What is the best way to clean it? I do think it was old and didnt know what might be the best way to clean it. Thank you for helping!!
Baking soda, salt, and foil method
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Line a large bowl or pot with aluminum foil, shiny side up.
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Place your silver items in the bowl, making sure they are touching the foil.
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Add one tablespoon of salt and one tablespoon of baking soda per item.
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Pour boiling water into the bowl until all the silver is completely submerged.
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Allow the items to sit for a few minutes. The tarnish will be removed and transferred to the aluminum foil.
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Carefully remove the silver from the hot water and wipe them with a soft cloth to dry and polish.
Gentle soap and water method
For less tarnished items, a gentler method can be used.
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Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water in a bowl.
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Use a soft cloth to gently wipe the silver with the soapy solution to remove dirt and oils.
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For more stubborn spots, use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub any details.
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Rinse the silver with clean, lukewarm water and dry it thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Important considerations
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Avoid harsh chemicals:
Do not use harsh chemicals or products like toothpaste or ketchup, as they can damage the silver’s finish.
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Be careful with antique silver:
The aluminum foil method is not recommended for valuable antique pieces, which may have a delicate patina that can be damaged by harsh reactions.
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Clean regularly:
Gently cleaning with soap and water regularly will help prevent heavy tarnish from building up.
Awesome thank you!!! Do you happen to know the age of these?
First of all - clean it…
I just got them cleaned and they are beautiful!
So show them! - – – - - 
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French electroplate made by Deschamp Frères. 1G indicates 1 gram of silver per item.
and scroll down to DF
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Thank you so much for helping!! I appreciate it!
The formal name is a tastevin
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