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The EPS marking on a silver colored metal item means "electroplated silver". That means the item is not pure sterling, but only silver plated. Electroplate is just a method used to plate items with silver or gold. Other markings indicate silver electroplate too, such as EPNS and EP.
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What does ep mean on Gorham silver?
The EP on Gorham silver means "electro plating". It is not a sterling silver piece.
What does the abbreviation EP mean as it relates to cardiovascular services?
Electrophysiology (EP)
What does it mean if EP Cells in Urine is many?
It means that there are a high quantity pf these cells called ep in your urine :)
What does ep stand for when buying sterling silver jewelry?
I am quite certain it means "electroplate", so I presume if an item is sold as 925 sterling silver ep it implies that it is silver electroplated over another metal. I would like to know if this is an accurate assumption and what is the metal the silver is electroplated over?
What does the name Sterling mean?
The name Sterling means 'little star'
What does the term EP mean in a movie?
EP, sometimes in movies means 'Electromagnetic Pulse' , again depending on the context.
What does jsd-ep mean on the back of an antique spoon?
JSD are the makers initials EP stands for electro-plate
When is ep?
ep stands for extended play bonehead1000 . ermm well what well it depense are you tallking about a tv show like Pokemon or CN'S new show what ep do you whant u should say somein like what ep is it when ermm what ep was chowder when he get shuckt in his mouth? so yeah ye boneade1000 PS or do you mean what is ep not when is ep like you said
What does HAB mean on on jewelry?
what does it mean when your sterling have hab on it
Does just an anchor hallmark on a Gorham Co. tray mean it is sterling?
Yes sterling
What is 14K Gold EP on hallmarked 925 Sterling Silver worth?
What is 14K Gold EP EP in this case stands for Electro-plated. A piece of gold and the silver object would have been suspended in a bath of acid and a voltage applied so that electricity flowed from to the gold onto the silver taking some of the gold with it and covering the silver with it.
What does Ep stamped inside a ring mean?
EP on metal items usually refers to electro plated ie silver plated.
