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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 Pair Silver Plated Candlesticks By Elkinton & Co 20th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite pair of English antique George I Revival silver plated candlesticks by Elkington & Co, circa 1920 in date.
The pair features knopped pillars with incurve squar...
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Early 20th Century English George I Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Elkington & Co. Victorian Silverplate Food Dome or Meat Cover, 1880
By Elkington & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elkington & Co. Victorian Silverplate Food Dome or Meat Cover, 1880
A substantial late Victorian silver-plated food dome or meat-dish cover by Elkington & Co. of Birmingham, England...
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Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Antique Elkington & Co English Silver Plated Chafing Dish Revolving Dome Warmer
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Elkington & Co English Silver Plated Chafing Dish Revolving Dome Warmer. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 15" W x 9.5" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated and Red Glass Honey Pot Bee, England, circa 1900
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silver plated and red glass honey pot bee. England, early 20th century.
Marked Elkington Plate and makred by the shop that sold it in Montevideo (Uruguay) Broqua & Scholberg Montevid...
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Bronze
