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What does EPNS on silverware mean?
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On silverware, EPNS means electroplated nickel silver. It means that the silverware is an alloy formed out of nickel, copper and zinc and has a layer of pure silver over top. Find a variety of vintage and antique silverware on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Sterling Silver Silver Sugar Shaker Muffineer Elkington
Co London 1912
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A large & fine antique sterling silver sugar, shaker or muffineer, by Elkington & Co, London, 1912.
This very elegant antique cylindrical silver sugar sifter is by one of England's m...
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Silver Plated Art Nouveau Meat Carving Trolley Cart by Elkington
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine English early 20th century century Art Nouveau silver plated "Chariot à Viande" meat-carving trolley-cart on wheels, by Elkington Plat...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$24,950 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage Elkington
Co. Sterling Silver Teapot
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver teapot made in the George I style; an addition to the silver teaware collection.
This exceptional Elizabeth II English sterling silver teapot has a plain oval rounded form onto an oval domed spreading foot, in the Classic George I style.
The surface of this vintage silver teapot...
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Vintage 1960s English George I Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Elkington
Co. Bronze Bust of Queen Victoria after Joseph Edgar Boehm
By Elkington
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English bronze bust.
Depicting of HRM Queen Victoria in 3-quarter profile.
After Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm.
Cast by the Elkington & Co. foundry.
With a cast 'Boehm fe...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Busts
Materials
Bronze
Antique Large English Victorian Silver Plated Salver 19th Century
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a large wonderful antique silver plated Victorian salver bearing the makers marks for the renowned silversmith Elkingon and the date mark for 1888.
It has beautiful embos...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
A rare Elkington shield
By Elkington
Co.
Located in London, GB
Likely depicting Hercules on a four horse drawn chariot. The boarder embellished with further classical scenes of horses and classical figures. In a wooden frame. Very good condition...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art
Materials
Bronze
$7,422


