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EPNS stands for "Electro Plated Nickel Silver," which indicates that the item is made from a base of nickel silver (a copper-nickel-zinc alloy) and coated with a layer of silver through electroplating. This process gives the appearance of solid silver while being more affordable and durable. Items marked EPNS are typically used for various types of cutlery, serving pieces, and decorative objects. While they may resemble sterling silver, they do not have the same intrinsic value.
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How much is epns worth?
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.
What does EPNS A1 mean?
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.
When did they start EPNS I have a tea strainer with this on the bottom and have been told it's from the 1930's. Is this possible?
Yes, it's very possible. Electroplating was invented in 1840 by Elkington of Birmingham, England. However, a lot early silver plate was marked with pseudo-hallmarks and, to avoid confusion with sterling silver, this practice was made illegal in 1896. After that date, all silver plate was required to be stamped 'EPNS'. So anything marked EPNS can date from 1896 onwards. Ken
What does AD EPNS A1 mean on the base of your pepper pot?
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.
What does epns a1 sheffield on your cutlery mean?
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
What does epns a1 39 mean?
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
Teapot marked EPNS 39006 on it what does this mean and is it of any value?
EPNS is 'electroplated nickel silver', so not hugely valuable, but if a good example from, say, the 1920s it would have some value. Best to take it to local antiques dealers, but ask several, some will be more interested than others.
What does FPNS England Stamped on a silver dish mean?
EPNS stands for Electro Plated Nickel Silver - another term for silver plate.
What do's epns stand for?
The acronym EPNS stands for electroplated nickel silver. This is commonly seen on silver flatware and serving pieces. It is the most common of all the stamps seen on these items.
You have candlestcks by sheridan marked eps are they silverplate or sterling?
EPS=Electro-Plated-Silver, also the stamp EPNS=Electro-Plated-Nickel-Silver. This is a base metal unfortunately, beneath a silvery skin.
