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What does the silver markings Gorham E P with an anchor between the E and the P yc795 mean?
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∙ 11y ago
It means Electroplate the number is the pattern
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∙ 11y ago
Anonymous
I have a plate it says Gorham and it has an E with an anchor in middle then P under that it says YC1246
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Where can I find information about Gorham electroplate silver with Birmingham anchor?
1908
What does ep mean on Gorham silver?
The EP on Gorham silver means "electro plating". It is not a sterling silver piece.
What does pat 1895 with a lion and an anchor and a third symbol sterling mean on silverware?
That is the symbol for Gorham silver. Perhaps you found Patent 1895 on the back of silverware.
How much silver does gorham silver ORIGINAL ep bowl yc779 contains?
worth nothing it is plated
Is Gorham Chantilly Sterling solid sterling silver?
Chantilly is a pattern. Sterling silver is not pure silver, it is 925 parts out of a thouand, or 92.5% silver
Where can someone purchase Gorham Sterling?
Information about Gorham Silver can be found in two primary resources offline including the books "Silver in America, 1840-1940" and "Gorham Silver, 1831-1981". More recent information can be found on their website and also online at other encyclopedic sources.
What does the anchor symbol mean on old sterling silver?
The anchor sign is confirming that it is Sterling Silver. I hope i helped!!!
How can you tell if an antique tea kettle is sterling silver or not when it has no markings?
A tea pot warmer that is real silver will be marked. If it has no markings, it is likely not real silver, even if it is tarnished. Though you may still want to have it checked in case the markings have been worn away through damage.
Does Korea stamped on silver mean it is silver or silver plate?
Most likely the item in question is silver plated or just silver colored. Items that do not display sterling markings are non-silver 99 times out of 100. Visit the link below to learn more about various silver markings (including silver plated markings).
What does sterling silver eps mean?
The EPS marking on a silver colored metal item means "electroplated silver". That means the item is not pure sterling, but only silver plated. Electroplate is just a method used to plate items with silver or gold. Other markings indicate silver electroplate too, such as EPNS and EP.Visit the link below for more details about various silver markings and gold markings.
What is the meaning of HPNS hallmark on silver?
The HPNS marking means "Heavy Plated Nickel Silver". this means it is silver plated only - not sterling or coin silver composition.Visit the link below to learn more about various silver markings and gold markings.
Is electroplated silver worth anything?
i have spoon silver with ep on it and some other markings
