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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 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
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
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
Antique English Elkington Silver Plated Epergne or Centerpiece with Side Baskets
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated epergne was made by the Elkington Plate Co. of England, and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Victori...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Flower Basket, Centrepiece, Elkington, 1907
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1907 by Elkington & Co., this striking, antique sterling silver basket, features pierced and engraved sides depicting birds and floral motifs, and a cast acan...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gilt Metal Centrepiece Suite for the Duke of Sparta by Elkington & Co.
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Gilt metal centrepiece suite for the Duke of Sparta by Elkington & Co.
English, Late 19th Century
Centrepiece: Height 58cm, width 81cm, depth 35cm
C...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
