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Is EP silver worth anything?
Unfortunately, silver-plated items hold almost no monetary worth. There is not enough silver content to have melt down value and generally, these pieces do not retain their resale value.
What does EP on brass mean?
A. EP Brass= electroplated brass, sometimes EPNS (electroplated nickel silver) and EPBM (electroplated britania metal/tin alloy/), for details contact nearest museum or antiques dealer.
How do you clean EP copper?
The basic method is to soak a cloth or a kitchen sponge in vinegar, dip it in salt to make a mush, then rub the copper piece with it. The salt acts as a mild abrasive.
What is German Silver vs sterling?
Although they might look the same, the metal content for each is actually quite different. Sterling silver is made with 92.5% pure silver mixed with 7.5% copper. On the other hand, German Silver has no silver at all in its composition.
Why is it called German Silver?
The German Silver was named after Malliot and Chorier who discovered it in France Circa in 1820. The main reason why it was called German silver is because of its Silver – white color. Although the term “silver” has been long prohibited for metals not contains these alloys.
What does EP copper mean?
Other marks identifying the base metal were “EP” (ELECTRO PLATED), “BP” (BRITANNIA PLATE), “EPCA” (ELECTRO PLATED COPPER ALLOY), “EPGS” (ELECTRO PLATED GERMAN SILVER), “EP ON COPPER” (ELECTRO PLATED ON COPPER), “ESM” (ELECTROPLATED SILVER MOUNTS), “EPWM” (ELECTRO PLATED WHITE METAL), “MP” (MAGNETO PLATE).
What does EP mean on a piece of silver?
EP on a piece of silver does normally mean electroplate, but I am intrigued. If it does read EP Sterling 950, please describe the EP mark as precisely as possible. you may be in luck.
What are the symbols on a sterling silver plate?
The Gorham company’s mark was a row of three emblems: a lion (for sterling), an anchor (for its base in Rhode Island), and a “G” (its initial). Silver plate has its own codes in the United States and abroad.
What does the control mark on sterling silver mean?
A typical hallmark on silver made in England for either export or sale in England. The control mark, a set of scales, was adopted in 1976. The scales mark certifies the acceptance of a 1976 treaty in which nations agreed to recognize each others hallmarks.
Which is cheaper Sheffield plate or sterling plate?
Sheffield Plate is a cheaper substitute for sterling, produced by fusing sheets of silver to the top and bottom of a sheet of copper or base metal. This ‘silver sandwich’ was then worked into finished pieces. At first it was only put on one side and later was on top and bottom.