Removing silver tarnish marks from fur

[Tarheel]

Do you use toothpaste on silver plated items, or only solid silver? I would be worried that the abrasives would be harmful to silver plated things.

All my silver pieces were made before 1960 and are solid (Sterling).

I also would worry about wearing a plated finish off with abrasive polishing. I would consider the chemical washes and a wash that neutralizes the finish afterward. It is possible to apply a clear coat after an acceptable shine is achieved. That requires removing all metal from the sporran.

[MacRobert's Reply]

I have used a little baby shampoo with cold water and very gentle rubbing without damaging this kind of fur. However, as others have suggested, try this on an invisible area first ... under the cantle if you have removed it.