EPNS is the abbreviation for Electro Plated Nickel Silver. Sheffield will be the name of the town that it was made in England. I've no idea what 33 means - probably just the manufacturer's identification mark. EPNS has very little value so don't get excited!
EPNS A1 is the highest grade of silver plating that the manufacturer provides. EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns. Highest Grade of Silver plating. The higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS will last approximately 40years, but this depends on usage, storage and care. "Sheffield" is where the cutlery was manufactured
EPNS stands for Electro-Plated Nickel Siver. A1 denotes the highest quality of the manufacturer (usually the thickness of the plating). Lower quallities are usually labelled A, 1 or B.
EPNS A1 is the highest grade of silver plating that the manufacturer provides. EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns. Highest Grade of Silver plating. The higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS will last approximately 40years, but this depends on usage, storage and care. "Sheffield" is where the cutlery was manufactured
EPNS stands for Electro Plated Nickel Silver - another term for silver plate.
It is a name derived from its origin on a field that runs on River Sheaf in South Yorkshire in England.
The crown is the assay mark of Sheffield, England. It has been in use from 1773 to the present day.
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EPNS A1 is the highest grade of silver plating that the manufacturer provides. EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns. Highest Grade of Silver plating. The higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS will last approximately 40years, but this depends on usage, storage and care.
EPNS stands for Electro Plated Nickel Silver.
EPNS A1 is the highest grade of silver plating that the manufacturer provides. EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns. Highest Grade of Silver plating. The higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS will last approximately 40years, but this depends on usage, storage and care.