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What does EPC mean on silver?

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What does EPC mean on silver?
The letters EPC on silver mean that a piece is electroplated copper. Specifically, silver marked EPC features a copper base with a layer of silver plating over top. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique and vintage silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
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Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box-/ Bonbonnière or Cache Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box/Bonbonnière/Cache Pot, Portugal, Mid-20th Century, Set Two Pieces (Swan and Liner) This sculptural articulated swa...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Art Nouveau WMF Jewelry Box, Silverplated Pewter Wood Veneered Panels
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique Art Nouveau jewelry box was crafted by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) around 1900. It features WMF’s signa...
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Antique Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

A rare silver box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchione, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
An extraordinarily rare silver « cigarette » box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchionr, 20th century. This amazing silver box was created to resemble several boxes of cigarettes ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Silver pill box in the shape of a shell with reliefs and application for opening
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver pill box in the shape of a shell with reliefs and application for opening. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Absent. Weight: 19.42 grams. Dimensions: 5.5c...
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20th Century European Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Photograph Frame. English. Dated 1905
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful silver photo frame In art nouveau style Good clear hallmark for Birmingham 1905 Original bevelled glass Good condition Original oak back Free UK shipping  
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Silver

Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Art Nouveau-Style Flower-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall, sterling silver, Art Nouveau-Style, flower-form candlesticks, Fisher Silver Co., Jersey City, New Jersey, Ca. 1935. Beautifully and gracefully designed so that each can...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

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