Many silver plated items bear the marks ‘EPNS’ that stand for Electro Plated Nickel Silver or ‘EP’ for Electro Plate.

How do you date Walker and Hall silver?

From centuries British silver is protected by the stamping of symbols and letters identifying the maker, the Assay Office and the date in which the quality of the silver piece was verified. Thanks to the “date letter” any piece of British sterling silver can be exactly dated.

How can you tell if something is silver plated?

If you do not see the sterling marking, the item is probably silver plated. Check the colouring of the item carefully; genuine silver is generally less shiny and colder in tone than silverplate. If you see places where the silver appears to be flaking off or turning green, the item is silver plated.

What happened to Walker and Hall?

Walker & Hall were subsumed into the Clore Group and ultimately into British Silverware Ltd in 1963, and finally shut down as a manufacturer in 1971. The name was later revived as a retail firm.

What does A1 mean on silver?

The symbol “A1” on silverware is a marking used to indicate the number of ounces of pure silver used in the plating process. The marks used on silverware vary by country. On the reverse side of silverware, one can usually find one or more indented marks.

Who is Walker Hall?

Walker Hall , located in the middle of Campus, was named for Harry B Walker, professor of agricultural engineering from 1928-1951, and used to be the engineering building. Built in 1927, it is one of the first “permanent” buildings on campus.

Does a magnet stick to silver plate?

A strong magnet can be a good tool in determining whether your silver antique is solid silver or plated. Silver exhibits weak magnetic effects, so if you hold a magnet up and it sticks to the piece strongly, you can feel pretty confident that the piece isn’t silver.

What do the letters EP and ESM stand for?

“EP ON COPPER”: ELECTRO PLATED ON COPPER “ESM”: ELECTROPLATED SILVER MOUNTS “EPWM”: ELECTRO PLATED WHITE METAL

What is the abbreviation for EP on BM?

Sometimes was used the mark “EP on BM” or the abbreviated form “BP” (Britannia Plate). EPBM was often used for cheaper wares, as this alloy is rather soft and malleable, which meant that objects could be easily dented.

What are the hallmarks of English electroplate silver?

ENGLISH ELECTROPLATE SILVER MARKS AND HALLMARKS OF ENGLISH SILVER PLATE this is a page from The two common forms of plated silver are Sheffield plate and silverplate/electroplate.

When did Mappin and Webb take over Walker and Hall?

Although the name is still used in retail outlets, Walker & Hall were taken over by Mappin & Webb in the 1960’s. Walker & Hall, silver makers mark alongside anchor for Birmingham, lion passant for sterling and the date letter n for 1912