The display, storage, and cleaning of historical silver is discussed in detail along with silver tarnish and its cause. Recommended storage includes wrapping silver in good-quality tissue paper followed by sealing it in a polyethylene bag. The use of lacquers or waxes to protect silver from tarnishing while on open display is described. For closed display cases, the use of silica gel to maintain a dry environment and the use of activated carbon or a suitable commercial product to remove tarnishing gases is recommended. The principles and problems associated with tarnish removal using abrasive polishing, chemical cleaning, or galvanic cleaning are explained. -- CCI