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Where can I find information about Gorham electroplate silver with Birmingham anchor?
1908
What does it mean on the bottom of a pair of Gorham candlesticks E followed by a shield with an anchor inside then a P then underneath appears YC3004?
The markings on the bottom of the Gorham candlesticks indicate their maker and specific details about the piece. The "E" typically represents the Gorham company’s date code, while the shield with an anchor signifies that the piece was produced by Gorham Manufacturing Company, a well-known American silver manufacturer. The "P" may indicate the pattern or design of the candlestick, and "YC3004" is likely a model or inventory number used for tracking purposes. Together, these markings help identify the candlesticks' origin, design, and production details.
Is gorham silver or silverplate?
Gorham is known for producing both sterling silver and silverplate items. The company was founded in 1831 and initially focused on sterling silver, later expanding to include silverplated products. To determine whether a specific Gorham piece is silver or silverplate, you can look for markings; genuine sterling silver pieces will be marked "Sterling" or "925," while silverplate items may be marked with "EP" (electroplated) or "Silverplate."
What does ep mean on Gorham silver?
The EP on Gorham silver means "electro plating". It is not a sterling silver piece.
What does pat 1895 with a lion and an anchor and a third symbol sterling mean on silverware?
That is the symbol for Gorham silver. Perhaps you found Patent 1895 on the back of silverware.
What year was the gorham silver EP bowl serial yc799 made?
The Gorham Silver EP bowl with the serial number YC799 was made in 1975. Gorham Silver uses a specific system for dating their pieces, and the "Y" indicates the year of production as 1975. The "C" typically refers to the pattern or style.
What does Ep yc782 on gorham silver mean?
The marking "EP YC782" on Gorham silver indicates that the piece is made of electroplated silver (EP), specifically by the Gorham company. "YC" typically denotes the design or pattern number, while "782" might refer to a specific model or production code. This means the item is not solid silver but rather has a layer of silver applied over a base metal.
How much silver does gorham silver ORIGINAL ep bowl yc779 contains?
worth nothing it is plated
Is Gorham Chantilly Sterling solid sterling silver?
Chantilly is a pattern. Sterling silver is not pure silver, it is 925 parts out of a thouand, or 92.5% silver
Where can someone purchase Gorham Sterling?
Information about Gorham Silver can be found in two primary resources offline including the books "Silver in America, 1840-1940" and "Gorham Silver, 1831-1981". More recent information can be found on their website and also online at other encyclopedic sources.
How can you tell if an antique tea kettle is sterling silver or not when it has no markings?
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.
Does Korea stamped on silver mean it is silver or silver plate?
Most likely the item in question is silver plated or just silver colored. Items that do not display sterling markings are non-silver 99 times out of 100. Visit the link below to learn more about various silver markings (including silver plated markings).
