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What does EPNS on silverware mean?
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On silverware, EPNS means electroplated nickel silver. It means that the silverware is an alloy formed out of nickel, copper and zinc and has a layer of pure silver over top. Find a variety of vintage and antique silverware on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique 19th Century Victorian "The Seasons" Pair Of Electrotype Chargers c.1890
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian superb pair of Renaissance Revival electrotype wall chargers, created by Elkington & Co. The design, named "The Seasons," was conceived by Léonard More...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Silver Plate
19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Shakespeare Charger, Elkington c.1850
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid 19th Century Victorian electroplated charger, featuring a depiction of William Shakespeare, Born 23 April 1561 - Died 23 April 1616. The charger is of a notably large siz...
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Antique 1850s English Other Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Very Rare Sterling Silver Tea Set, Etruscan Pattern, Elkington, G. Shieber
By Elkington & Co., George Shiebler
Located in Paris, FR
Exquisite sterling silver tea set crafted by the renowned Elkington & Co in collaboration with the esteemed American designer George Shieber. This exceptional tea set is a true maste...
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Agricultural Sterling Silver Goblet
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver engraved goblet; an addition to our collection of wine and drinks related silverware.
This exceptional ...
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver King Charles I Ornamentation Birmingham 1864 Elkington
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Mid 19th Century Antique Victorian Sterling Silver King Charles Ist Ornamentation Birmingham 1864 Elkington & Co
Fabulous and extremely rare large sterling silver historical sculpt...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Large Antique Copper Mixing Bowl By Elkington & Co Circa 1920
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A LARGE ANTIQUE COPPER MIXING BOWL
BY ELKINGTON & CO
Circa 1920
Extra large and heavy professional
mixing bowl with triangular loop handle...
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Early 20th Century English International Style Tableware
Materials
Copper
