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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 Gilt Metal and Glass Centrepiece Bowl by Elkington & Co.
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt metal and glass centrepiece bowl by Elkington & Co.
English, Late 19th Century
Height 27cm, width 33cm, depth 17cm
Crafted by the renowned Birmingham-based silver manu...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
20th Century Art Deco English Sterling Silver Picture Frame Birmingham 1939
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A wonderful 20th Century Art Deco English Sterling Silver Picture frame, Date Birmingham 1939 Maker Elkington & Co.
A 20th century Art Deco photograph frame, both the silver and the...
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Mid-20th Century British Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Chased Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Henry Holland, London, 1866
By Elkington & Co., Henry Holland 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1866 by Henry Holland, this very attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver christening mug, features chased and engraved decoration to the sides, a gilt ...
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Antique 1860s English Baroque Revival 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
Candelabra: Height 66cm, diameter ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
Beautiful silver plated Food Cover Dome by Elkington & Co from 1904
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful silver plated Food Cover Dome by Elkington & Co (Birmingham, England) from 1904. Simple and elegant design with removable handle.
Wear consi...
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Antique Early 1900s English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Articulated Victorian silver-plated wine coaster trolley
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
Superior quality, articulated Victorian silver-plated wine bottle or decanter coaster trolley. Made by the excellent Elkington & Co, this antique wine coaster...
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
