WWII sterling wings- should I try to straighten?

[testing123]

Found these today at a recent permission. Made by Amcraft out of Attleboro Mass, this pin weighs in at 14.5 grams. The problem is it's bent. Think trying to straighten it will cause more problems?

 

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[testing123]

Better view of the situation

 

[ScubaDetector]

If I was to straighten them, I would ask a jewelers advice. Better safe than putting them between something and maybe breaking them. They might be able to heat them a little and make therm perfect for little cost.

Google straightening silver and see if you get any methods you might want to try.

Nice find

 

[FreeBirdTim]

I've had some luck straightening out flattened silver rings. My rule is to bend it once and in one direction. If you go back and forth, you'll create a stress fracture and it could snap off. Try to bend it a little. If it gives easily, keep bending it until it's straight.

 

[Gridwalker306]

Nice stuff, love the wings. Take it to a jeweller, I'm sure it wouldn't cost much to straighten.

 

[Kurios1]

I have a set of smaller wings. Those wings of yours are too COOL to mess up. Pay the jeweler to do it right. Very nice find.

 

[Argentium]

Silver is very malleable , but i would take it to a silversmith/ jeweler ,should be an easy and inexpensive fix. Nice find !

 

[Trezurehunter]

I'm with the rest. Take it to a jeweler or display it as is. You may risk breaking the wing if you try it yourself.

 

[trdking]

I agree, take it to a jeweler. Dint take it to the big guys, find a small kiosk guy or a watch repair shop hole in the wall. Anyone of them can fix it and the smaller guys will be much more reasonable.

 

[Agent Green]

I agree with Scuba, do not take any chances, that is a sweet find.. congrats!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the old coin and jewelry finds!

IMHO, I would let a professional unbend the piece.

 

[trapperart]

Very nice finds congrats

 

[dirtlooter]

I just broke a silver ring by trying to straighten it, now it was pretty thin where it broke. very very cool

 

[Truth]

It reminds me of the song my Dad used to play for me when I was a little boy. He was in the Korean War. https://youtu.be/uC-8vPJo9OE


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[strick]

Great find and good advice given.

strick

 

[testing123]

Thanks everyone! I will take it to a jeweler sometime this week and see what can be done. Don't want to risk damaging it - may never find another one.

 

[testing123]

Got it straightened yesterday. Was worried about it breaking but the guy did a great job!

 

[Mzjavert]

Glad you got it fixed right. Those wings are cool.

 

[washingtonian]

Not sure but great finds!!

 

[Truth]

Man I love it!


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