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What does EPC mean on silver?
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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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Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory, 1960
By Jean Cocteau, Hermès
Located in Vienna, AT
Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory
This vintage Hermès "Eye of Cleopatra" (Œil de Cléopâtre) magnifying glass is an e...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exquisite sculptural crab form box realistically rendered, crafted in Spain, 1950's. Made to look like a real crab crawling with movement masterfully with sharp detail and execution....
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Collection of vintage sterling silver picture frames by Tiffany & Co, 20th cent.
Located in View Park, CA
A beautiful collection of vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling silver picture frames made in Italy and Spain:
1. Large classic moder...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hermes, Paris - Silver Plated Novelty Dish / Vide Poche c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage vide poche (empty pocket) in silver plate comprising two parts, the dish itself and the golf ball on a stand.
Both pieces are signed "Hermes Paris" and the dish ...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Signed 1960s Italian Silver Plated Fish Paper Clip / Photo Holder
Located in London, GB
A luxurious, very rare (possibly a one-off) and excellent quality silver plated mid century modern paper clip or letter holder in the form of a fish, designed and made in Milan, Ital...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
French Silver-Mounted Marie Antoinette Jasperware Snuff Box, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Silver-Mounted Marie Antoinette Jasperware Snuff Box, 19th Century
A 19th-century French silver-mounted jasperware snuff or patch box with a relief portrait of Marie Antoinet...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
