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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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19th Century Victorian Silver Plated 'Indian Kutch Tazza', Elkington c.1869
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian electroplated tazza, a copy of an important piece made in India (Kutch), Bhuj, Gujarat region. On a raised base, the baluster foot spreading into a ski...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Other Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver Novelty Jockey Condiment Set c.1908
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century Edwardian novelty solid silver condiment set in the form of a horseshoe. Featuring a spur shaped handle, an upside down jockey cap for open salt, removable...
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20th Century British Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco silver plate Champagne bottle holder by Elkington for KHL, 1912-1936
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Delft, NL
Art Deco silver plate Champagne bottle holder by Elkington for KHL, 1912-1936
A silver plate bottle holder for Champagne made by Elkington England for the Dutch The Koninklijke Holl...
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Early 20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
