Silver supplier question
I have a question that the group may be able to answer.
I am currently pricing a commission for a fairly complex set of Shabbat
candlesticks. It is still in the design by committee stage, but it involves
hammered silver reflectors.
Originally the reflectors were a series of curved plates 3"x10".
In as much as maintaining reflectivity was important. I suggested using
Argentium silver. With such a high silver price, the premium is a much
smaller percentage of the cost and it seemed like an ideal application.
Then the designed changed. The reflectors were now a few plates 6"x10".
"No problem", I sez, "I can use standard 6" wide Argentium sheets".
Now that the customers are all hyped up on Argentium, they decide they want
the reflectors 8"x10".
My question is:
Does any know if someone is producing Argentium sheets in wider widths?
Preferably here in the states.
There are some creases in the reflectors where I can hide a seam, if I have
to, but I would really rather not have to solder 2-8" joints in each panel.
Paul K. Dickman
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