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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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Large Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Epergne, Elkington & Co., 1908
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1908 by Elkington & Co., this stately antique Edwardian sterling silver epergne features a central, large trumpet-shaped vase surrounded by four small...
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elegant Cased Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Dessert Set, Elkington, 1904
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1904 by Elkington & Co. this elegant Edwardian antique sterling silver and mother of pearl dessert set is of a classic design, presented in a fitted w...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Large English Victorian Silver Plated Salver 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a large wonderful antique silver plated Victorian salver bearing the makers marks for the renowned silversmith Elkingon and the date mark for 1888.
It has beautiful embos...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Elkington & Co. Ruby Glass Decanter
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silver Gilt and Ruby Glass Decanter
Elkington & Co.
Hallmarked Birmingham, 1887
This exquisite ruby glass jug by Elkington & Co. is mounted with gilt silver in a finely deta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers
Materials
Glass
Victorian Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box by Elkington, 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers mark of the renowned retailer and silversmith Elkington & Co of Birmingham, datin...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair Silver Plated Entree Dishes Elkington, Dated 1888 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite and rare antique pair of English silver plated Entree dishes by the renowned silversmith Elkington & Co, and dated 1888.
The dishes feature a rectangular sha...
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Antique 1880s English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
