EPNS: Electroplated nickel silver, commonly known as EPNS, is an alloy of nickel, copper, and zinc thats covered with a layer of pure silver in an electrochemical process. Treble Plate: This stamp means that three layers of silver plating were applied to a base metal during manufacturing.

What does Made in England Epns mean?

In the UK and in USA silverware using this alloy were marked EPNS (or E.P.N.S), adopting the initials of Electro Plated Nickel Silver.

What does Rd mean on silver?

EPNS and EPBM are the acronyms more frequently used to identify English silverplate, EPNS stands for Electro Plated Nickel Silver and EPBM stands for Electro Plated Britannia Metal .. MORE