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What does EPC mean on silver?

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What does EPC mean on silver?
The letters EPC on silver mean that a piece is electroplated copper. Specifically, silver marked EPC features a copper base with a layer of silver plating over top. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique and vintage silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box-/ Bonbonnière or Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box/Bonbonnière/Cache Pot, Portugal, Mid-20th Century, Set Two Pieces (Swan and Liner) This sculptural articulated swa...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Silver-gold vinaigrette with rack & guilloche, George IV period
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with interior rack, guilloche on both sides and George IV period. Metal: Silver/Gold. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 15.58 g...
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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Russian silver case with Cloisonné enamel and gold interior, hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Russian silver cigarette case with cloisonné enamel, gold interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Russian. Brand: Moscow. Weight: 333.73 grams. Dimensions: 12.5x...
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Antique 19th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau WMF Jewelry Box, Silverplated Pewter & Wood Veneered Panels
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique Art Nouveau jewelry box was crafted by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) around 1900. It features WMF’s signa...
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Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

A rare silver box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchione, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
An extraordinarily rare silver « cigarette » box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchionr, 20th century. This amazing silver box was created to resemble several boxes of cigarettes ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Silver snuffbox with engravings and hinged lid with opening clasp
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver snuffbox with engraving and hinged lid with opening clasp. Metal: Silver. Origin: Russian. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 70.05 grams. Dimensions: 6.5cmx5cm. Content: 87...
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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

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