The marking "A1 75 EP Fischer's" on your Sheffield silver cutlery indicates that the pieces are made of electroplated metal rather than solid silver. "A1" typically refers to a high-quality standard of electroplating, while "EP" stands for electroplated. "Fischer's" likely refers to the manufacturer or brand responsible for producing the cutlery. Sheffield is a city in England known for its steel and silver manufacturing, further indicating the cutlery's origin.
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
I mean AP1902,regarding silver plated cutlery.
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
RR refers to the maker- Richard Richardson from Sheffield (Late 1800s to 1924 circa). S refers to the year.
The cutlery
an Omega symbol on a horizontal line. its an import mark meaning that the item was made abroad, imported and then assayed at SHEFFIELD after 1904. The date Sheffield letter will give you the precise year. and there should be 925 indicating sterling silver. perhps a sponsors mark too indicating the jeweller (who imported it).
If you mean Sheffield, UK, then yes, there is one. There are towns and cities called Sheffield in the US. If they each have one, then perhaps they do.
the ccc is for "camillus cutlery company"
rogers cutlery & CO
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.
Stainless nickel silver, also known as nickel silver or German silver, is an alloy primarily composed of copper, nickel, and zinc, without any silver content. It is known for its corrosion resistance, strength, and appealing silvery appearance, making it popular in applications like musical instruments, jewelry, and cutlery. The term "stainless" indicates its enhanced resistance to tarnishing and oxidation compared to traditional nickel silver. Despite its name, it does not contain any actual silver.