First, wet the piece to be polished, then use a small amount of polish and rub it into the ornament gently with a soft sponge until the tarnish disappears. Store the ornaments in as airtight an environment as possible when you're not displaying them. You will definitely cut down on the tarnish if you keep the air out. We've already made the 2001 collectibles in these series and they are available now. The 2001 Cardinals will be in Gump's Holiday catalog.
Plans are underway to release two or three additional months each year.
Our association with the world famous Museum of Fine ArtsBoston is long and productive. This year we add the 1999 Snowflake to theirlong-running series of dated snowflakes. Our Boston Landmark series expands again this year with the Symphony Hall and University Gates. Each year she designsand sells a limited edition silver ornament which we're proud to make forher. This year she has doubled her efforts and come up with two designs,Heart of Christmas 1999 and Heart of Christmas 2000.