Sherwood Tinning

Sherwood Tinning, specialist in re-tinning and restoration of copper cookware

Sherwood Tinning is a well-established tinning company focused on the coating and restoration of copper cookware, brass cleaning and polishing, traditional hand-wiped tinning and the re-tinning of copper pots and pans. The firm presents itself as a supplier to both the general public and the catering trade.

The company states that it holds the Royal Warrant, a recognition which, according to its own presentation, reflects its skill and quality of work in re-tinning and repairs. It also identifies itself as "Her Majesty's Tinsmith" and maintains that its directors and staff hold Platinum status, with highly trained operatives.

Restoration and finishing services

Sherwood Tinning's service catalogue covers several specialised lines of work:

• Brass cleaning and polishing using traditional methods.
• Re-tinning of copper pots and pans, with reworking and reconditioning of copper cookware.
• Tinning of steel mixing bowls, for which it uses its own traditional method.
• Historical hand-wiped tinning, aimed at the restoration of copper items.
• Reconditioning of copper utensils.
• Copper and brass polishing.
• Gold and silver plating, together with brass polishing and lacquering services.

Working method

The company defines itself by its use of the traditional hand-wiped tinning process. In its recent projects it describes the application of this method to the re-tinning of a copper bath, a process that begins by removing the old coating until the bare copper metal is exposed. It also details the tinning of heavy-duty mild steel mixing bowls, made from thick-gauge corrosion-resistant steel, and the tinning of copper pans and trays, carried out traditionally using the hand-wiped tinning process.

According to the firm, all work is carried out in accordance with the codes of practice, specifications and regulations applicable to materials, workmanship, safety, health and environment. The company states that it has an exemplary record in quality, safety and environmental standards, as well as excellent workmanship.

Clientele and reach

Sherwood Tinning serves both the general public and the catering trade. The company states that it is the only hand tinner in Dorset and notes that its clients come from all over the world. Among the work carried out, it mentions the restoration of family pieces, the re-tinning of copper pans and the reconditioning of sets of copper pots.

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Location and contact

25 Whitehill Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3SP · Phone: +44 7832 321312 · Email: sales@sherwoodtinning.co.uk