Silver Marks.

[lucky1777]

I found this sugar tongs in the bottom of a box I got at an auction. I have searched for these marks and can not find them. I was hoping someone would recognise some of these. Thanks for the help.

 

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[DCMatt]

EP = Elias Pelletreau?

No idea what the other markings are...

DCMatt

 

[CRUSADER]

EP - Electroplated?? (I don't think so as it looks solid, just a guess)

Its not British, if that helps.

 

[nhbenz]

Nice bonus for an auction box lot. Lucky, could you post a picture of the whole item? The style/form might give a clue as to where or when they were made.

 

[DCMatt]

Is this it?

According ot the web site it is Cooper Brothers Sheffield England

DCMatt

 

[CRUSADER]

Is this it?

According ot the web site it is Cooper Brothers Sheffield England

DCMatt

In which case its plated.

 

[lucky1777]

Is this it?

According ot the web site it is Cooper Brothers Sheffield England

DCMatt

In which case its plated.

Thanks for the information Matt.

Crusader, what makes you say that it is plated? I did some looking at other Cooper Bros. and they made a lot of solid silver items.

 

[nhbenz]

I agree with Crusader that EP stands for ElectroPlated. The Hallmark used for solid silver items made in Sheffield is a Lion, and I don't think that can legally vary (but I can always be wrong). Here's a site that shows hallmarks of different Sheffield manufacturers, both plated and solid. Although they don't specifically show Cooper's marks I think it can be considered conclusive.
http://www.antiquesilverspoons.co.uk/canteenmakers.htm

 

[lucky1777]

Thanks Ben, I didnt even put EP together with electroplate.

 

[CRUSADER]

I agree with Crusader that EP stands for ElectroPlated. The Hallmark used for solid silver items made in Sheffield is a Lion, and I don't think that can legally vary (but I can always be wrong). Here's a site that shows hallmarks of different Sheffield manufacturers, both plated and solid. Although they don't specifically show Cooper's marks I think it can be considered conclusive.
http://www.antiquesilverspoons.co.uk/canteenmakers.htm

Nearly right. The lion is the 'standard mark' meaning that its solid silver.

http://www.925-1000.com/british_marks.html

 

[nhbenz]

Thanks for the correction Crusader,... I plan to someday fully understand hallmarks :P

 

[KTMRIDER]

Just FYI: You may see EPNS sometime. This is Electroplated Nickel Silver.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

WTG Matt....I think its solved Lucky.