The EP on Gorham silver means "electro plating". It is not a sterling silver piece.
worth nothing it is plated
Silver - EP - was created in 2004.
No its silver plate. EPNS stands for Electro Plated Nickel Silver.
Silver - Minuit EP - was created in 1999.
EP on metal items usually refers to electro plated ie silver plated.
Electro plated in Korea.
An acorn symbol on a piece of EP, or electroplated, silver is most likely a maker's mark. If the acorn is accompanied by an oak leaf, the maker could be Gilbert Oakes.
Electro-plated on Britannia metal
The letters ep mean 'electro-plating'. It's where a piece of jewellery is made from a less valuable metal (silver for example) and then coated in a more expensive metal like gold.
I bought a beautiful one today at Savers for 1.99. It is in beautiful condition. I know it is electroplated, and worth more than that. I did see one for almost 98 bucks on ebay. I suppose it is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it.
i have spoon silver with ep on it and some other markings