Skip to main content
Questions Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

What does EPNS on silverware mean?

1 Answer
What does EPNS on silverware mean?
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
Shop for Elkington Co. Furniture on 1stDibs
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

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...
Category

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

Shop All