Product Care

Brass

Brass is polished in the making process; we recommend using a soft cloth to polish and retain the items beauty. Very occasionally (maybe once a year) you may decide to use a small amount of natural furniture polish, which must not contain silicone, to give the item more lustre but in our opinion the natural patina gives the item more beauty as time passes. Simply relax and enjoy! You only need to lightly dust with a soft cloth and the item will remain an object of beauty.

Bronze

Bronze is polished in the making process; we recommend using a soft cloth to polish and retain the items beauty. Very occasionally (maybe once a year) you may decide to use a small amount of natural furniture polish, which must not contain silicone, to give the item more lustre but in our opinion the natural patina gives the item more beauty as time passes. Simply relax and enjoy! You only need to lightly dust with a soft cloth and the item will remain an object of beauty.

Glass – Vases and Lighting

Objet Luxe Glass vases and pendant lights are handmade and blown in the traditional way. It will last for many years and retain its original beauty with the minimum amount of need to clean. We recommend occasional wiping of the surface with a damp (not soaked) soft clean cloth or cotton wool and then blot dry using soft paper towelling and leave to thoroughly air dry. Only clean one item at a time, remove jewellery and rings that could scratch the glass during the cleaning process and never use detergents. If your glass has any metal mounts, avoid getting water in crevices where it may cause corrosion. Silver mounts may have been lacquered to prevent tarnishing, so avoid using solvents when cleaning.

Gold

We silver and gold plate onto solid brass and then lacquer to give a long lasting durable finish that protects against tarnishing and prevents over-polishing, this in turn maintains the original beauty of each item. You only need to lightly dust with a soft cloth and the item will remain an object of beauty.

Mother of Pearl

Our Mother of Pearl shells are polished and lightly lacquered to protect their natural beauty. We recommend a gentle dusting to care for the plates. Please do not use chemicals or abrasive cleaning agents on these delicate items. You only need to lightly dust with a soft cloth and the item will remain an object of beauty.

Pewter

Pewter does not tarnish like unlacquered silver, so a periodic clean with an all-purpose metal polish will keep it looking bright (do not use silver polish). For general cleaning it is sufficient to gently wipe the item with a clean damp cloth and let it air dry.

Porcelain – Glazed

To clean glazed porcelain items always remember that they are fragile so handle with care and only one at a time.
First, remove any dust with a dry cloth. Microfibre material is the best as the negative charge helps pull away dust from the surface instead of moving it around the vase or ornament. Do not wash the item.

Porcelain – Unglazed

To clean glazed porcelain items always remember that they are fragile so handle with care and only one at a time.
First, remove any dust with a dry cloth. Microfibre material is the best as the negative charge helps pull away dust from the surface instead of moving it around the vase or ornament. Do not wash the item.

Sea Shell

All Objet Luxe shells and items made of shell mosaic are given a final production coat of lacquer which will protect it for a very long time. We recommend a gently dusting to care for all shell products. Be careful not to scratch the shell surface and do not use chemicals or abrasive cleaning agents. You only need to lightly dust with a soft cloth.

Shagreen

Shagreen does not require any special cleaning. Please avoid contact with anything wet or oily, or any cleaning agent. Please protect shagreen from extensive sun exposure, which will cause the colour to fade and skin may contract. Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures. You only need to lightly dust with a soft cloth and the item will remain an object of beauty.

Silver

We silver plate onto solid brass and then lacquer to give a long lasting durable finish that protects against tarnishing and prevents over-polishing, this in turn maintains the original beauty of each item. You only need to lightly dust with a soft cloth and the item will remain an object of beauty.

Crystal Glassware

No two pieces of Crystal Glassware are ever exactly alike due to the handmade nature of the items. Please do not use a dishwasher for cleaning crystal glass. Hand wash immediately after use with a soft sponge, mild soap and warm water. Dry immediately with a soft cloth to avoid spots. Do not soak, even in plain water, or leave unwashed overnight. Avoid any detergent or mild soap with lemon or other acidic agents. Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or scouring pads that can scratch the glass. For items that are painted or gilded or have a colour overlay please avoid contact with reactive foods such as lemons, lemon juice, salt, mayonnaise or eggs, a chemical reaction can occur that could damage the exterior decoration.