The term "seranco" on an EPNS (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver) tea set typically refers to a specific brand or manufacturer associated with the production of the tea set. It may indicate a particular style or design attributed to that brand. EPNS itself denotes the composition of the metal used, which is nickel silver plated with a layer of silver to enhance durability and appearance.
Silverplated ware is marked "silverplate" or "plate". 985 indicates a high purity solid silver alloy.
Sears Roebuck silver
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Rodd was the name of a prominent and successful jewellery company when I was a girl in Australia during the 60's and 70's (and perhaps before). They tended to produce gold plated and silver/silver plated mainstream jewellery such as gold plated bangles (that young girls often wore as a permanent fixture) and (I think) they also produced silver plated tableware and tea-services etc.
The mark "1224" on a silver FB Rogers tea set typically indicates the model number or pattern of the piece. FB Rogers Silver Company, known for producing silver-plated items, used this numbering system to identify specific designs. This mark can help collectors and enthusiasts determine the age and style of the set, as well as its value in the marketplace. It's important to note that while FB Rogers items are often collectible, they are usually not made of solid silver but rather silver-plated.
EPNS stands for "Electro Plated Nickel Silver". Nickel Silver (sometimes stainless steel) is the base metal onto which silver is plated. Despite its name, nickel silver contains no silver at all, but is an alloy of nickel, zinc & copper. A layer of pure silver is deposited electrolytically on the base metal to give a silver finish.
EPNS stands for electro plated nickel silver. It is a fancy way of saying silver plated. Items marked EPNS are not worth very much, but it depends on the item. A fork might only be worth a dollar or less, but a complete tea set could be worth $50-150.
Sterling silver tea sets are not very challenging to find at all even though they can be very expensive. In order to purchase a sterling silver tea set, one can visit an antique store or purchase one offline at The Sterling Shop website.
Many of the tea sets are valued in price close to $40 each. The exact amount will depend upon the condition that the set is in.
What is my E P C A bristol silver plate coffee & tea service worth
A tea pot warmer that is real silver will be marked. If it has no markings, it is likely not real silver, even if it is tarnished. Though you may still want to have it checked in case the markings have been worn away through damage.