What does EP mean on Gorham silver?

a generic mark for Electro Plated, often used together with a “crown” E P B M. a generic mark for Electro Plated Britannia Metal used together or inside maker’s mark. MORE ABOUT EPBM – EPNS MARKS.

Is EP silver worth anything?

Since there is only a small amount of silver on each item, there is no melting value for silverplate. Pieces that are more decorative, rare, and in good condition might sell for more money. Silverplate value is more about the antique market than it is about the metal market.

Is Gorham EP sterling silver?

Jabez Gorham founded Gorham Silver in 1843 in Providence, Rhode Island. The company originally made coin-silver flatware, but it expanded to make sterling silver items in 1868.

How do I know if my Gorham is Sterling?

All American sterling silver is marked STERLING and sometimes also has 925 or 925/1000 in the mark, to indicate sterling silver. If you have an item with the Gorham 3 symbol mark, and it doesn’t say STERLING, or MARTELE, it is silverplate.

What does EP NS mean?

electro plated nickel silver
EPNS, electro plated nickel silver, is a process that lays a thin layer of silver alloy over a base of nickel, zinc and copper to give the piece the look of shining silver.

Do silver buyers buy silver plate?

Silver Plate Buyers doesn’t just purchase silver plated items. This short video explains other items that we also buy.

Is sterling silver worth collecting?

Compared to other precious metals, sterling silver isn’t as valuable, at least not in its base form. A small piece of sterling silver that hasn’t been transformed into anything has a value similar to that of spot silver, but it could be worth a lot more depending on its application.

What happened Gorham silver?

In 1907, Gorham created an elaborate silver service for the battleship USS Rhode Island. When the Rhode Island was decommissioned following World War I, the US Navy returned the service to the state for public display. It is now on display in the State Room of the Rhode Island State House.

How do I know its silver?

Pure silver makes a strong ringing sound when rubbed against each other so one of the best ways to identify the purity of silver is by rubbing them with another metal or another silver item. If you have a coin and you drop it on a flat surface, it should make a sound like a ringing bell.