How to pack Silver

Because air causes silver to tarnish, all silver pieces should be enclosed completely
in clean tissue paper or plastic wrap. Hollowware — including bowls, tea sets
and serving dishes — should be wrapped carefully as fragile items and packed
like china.

Loose flatware may be wrapped either individually or in sets, and in clear plastic or tissue.  If silverware is in a chest, you still might want to wrap the pieces individually and reposition
them in the chest. Or, fill in all empty spaces in the chest with tissue paper or paper
towels. Wrap the chest with a large bath towel.