Sliver / Pewter Cleaning - Hip-flask

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Hi guys,
With all this time our on hands, I like to clean my Christening present from my Aunt and Uncle... I'm nearly 40 

Think its silver but I'm told it might be pewter? 
Any off the shelve product recommendations, that I'm likely to find on eBay/Amazon etc.?
Thanks!

MovingForwards

Plenty of ideas on Google, using products from the home (vinegar, coke etc).

dogshome

If it is silver, it will be hallmarked - Your Aunt must be quite a character, a Hip Flask as a present to a baby ? ! !

Grumpelstiltskin

You must check if it has any marks, usually on the bottom as silver and pewter need different cleaning.

[Deleted User]

Thanks people! So the baking soda made a bit of difference... I think I was expecting a little bit more though if I'm honest?
Thoughts?

FreeBear

If I'm reading the bottom of the flask correctly, it says "P.H.V & Co   EPNS   Made in England "

EPNS is electroplated silver on to a nickel silver (an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc. Zero silver content). The silver plate will be very thin, so don't ever use a metal polish to make it shiny or you will wear it away. An occasional buff with a soft cloth and a thin coating of wax (Renaissance Wax would be ideal if you can get hold of any).