William Black wrote:
"Paul K. Dickman" wrote in message
...

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.


If you can't get them in the USA then any of the big UK bullion suppliers
will make them, for a price...


I second W.Black's advice.
I went to to Cookson metals Birmingham.
I needed sheet 15in wide by 15in long by 1/8th in thick.
No problem. they said.
Also for making 500 silver coins, I needed 7 kilos of fine silver
sheet in 7in by 7in by 1/8th in.
This time the best source was Englehard industries plating anodes.
Cheapest way to get it.
If your stuck Ill source it for you for a charge.
Ted frater
dorset UK