Antique sterling and pine

ChrisH821

Question for the experts on sterling. I have a goblet that I am giving as a wedding gift and I have it in a presentation/storage box that is made from pine. Is this going to accelerate tarnish on the piece or be otherwise detrimental?
I still have some work yet to do on it, like taking care of the holes from the old clasp, but if a pine box is a terrible idea I can abort mission now rather than after finishing it.

PerryHall

That looks great. If you seal the wood with a couple of coats of polyurethane or varnish, it should be fine. If they don't like it, give it to me.

ChrisH821

@PerryHall said:
That looks great. If you seal the wood with a couple of coats of polyurethane or varnish, it should be fine. If they don't like it, give it to me.

Thanks, here's what the box started life as. I bought some better hardware for it from Menards.
https://www.joann.com/park-lane-medium-treasure-chest/18181651.html

ricko

Yep... As @PerryHall suggested, coats of polyurethane clear sealer will do the job. Really nice silver goblet....... Cheers, RickO

mbogoman

What a great wedding gift!!!

johnny9434

I like 👍

asheland

Great piece!