E. P Candelabra - SMP Silver Salon Forums

SM Publications

Silver Salon Forums - The premier site for discussing Silver.

SMP | Silver Salon Forums | SSF - Guidelines | SSF - FAQ | Silver Sales

The Silver Salon Forums
Since 1993
Over 11,793 threads & 64,769 posts !!
Silverplate Forum

Silver Salon internal search
or

How to Post Photos

REGISTER (click here)

SMP Silver Salon Forums
tline

Silverplate Forum
tline3

E. P Candelabra

profile | register | preferences | faq | search

SSFFriend: Email This Page to Someone!

next newest topic | next oldest topic

Author	Topic: E. P Candelabra
TLPnSC Posts: 6 Registered: Feb 2005	posted 02-01-2005 10:05 PM Hello to everyone from South Carolina! I am very new to this wonderful world of silver and seem to be having a hard time identifying all of the different makers and age of the items. Two questions here.... 1. Is there a really good online site that gives most makers, hallmarks and dates of silver as well as silver plate? and 2. I found an interesting candelabra that is marked made in England E.P N.S Co. It has these cone shaped candle holders that can be removed. Any ideas? Thanks a million! I'm thrilled to have found this site! IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 02-01-2005 10:24 PM Welcome TLPnSC. You might want to check out our silverplate statement: Silver Plate Forum FAQ: Generally, silverplate can not be dated from a mark alone. IP: Logged
TLPnSC Posts: 6 Registered: Feb 2005	posted 02-01-2005 10:35 PM Thanks Dale. So, I understand that it is difficult to 'date' silver plate but can you help with the maker 'N.S Co.'? IP: Logged
tmockait Posts: 963 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 02-03-2005 12:02 AM It probably is not "N.S. Co." EPNS usually stands for "electroplated nickel silver." I am not sure why the the Co. follows. TM IP: Logged
TLPnSC Posts: 6 Registered: Feb 2005	posted 02-03-2005 06:11 AM Thanks Tom. Can you tell that I know nothing about silver??? lol! I also think that it is more of a centerpiece instead of a candle. It has one large sconce type holder in the center and three other smaller ones around it. The 'sconce' looking holders look like bud vases. Any other ideas out there? Thanks again! IP: Logged
theuntouchables Posts: 12 Registered: Feb 2005	posted 02-03-2005 08:34 AM Hi, NS Co is an American silver company called National Silver Company. If you need a copy out of the silverbook by Dorothy Rainwater let me know and I can send you a protected file. Best regards from Germany Marion IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 02-03-2005 08:58 AM It will take photos for you to hear more meaningful opinions of what the marks mean. Without photos the opinions most likely will remain vague and divergent. Photos of the marks and of the item please. IP: Logged
TLPnSC Posts: 6 Registered: Feb 2005	posted 02-03-2005 04:19 PM A picture makes perfect sense! Why didn't I think of that??? Thank you so much for your help! IP: Logged
TLPnSC Posts: 6 Registered: Feb 2005	posted 02-03-2005 04:21 PM The green looking stuff you see is kind of gooey and looks like the stuff florist use to keep flowers in place. Thanks again, Teresa IP: Logged
tmockait Posts: 963 Registered: Jul 2004	posted 02-03-2005 11:39 PM I agree with the need for pictures. At least since 1900, the source I have indicates that National Silver Company labeled its wares as "National" not the abreviation NS Co. I still suspect EPNS is "electroplated nickel sivler," but let's wait for the photos. TM IP: Logged

All times are ET	next newest topic \| next oldest topic
Administrative Options: Close Topic \| Archive/Move \| Delete Topic
	Hop to:

Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.46a

^1. Public Silver Forums (open Free membership) - anyone with a valid e-mail address may register. Once you have received your Silver Salon Forum password, and then if you abide by the Silver Salon Forum Guidelines, you may start a thread or post a reply in the New Members' Forum. New Members who show a continued willingness to participate, to completely read and abide by the Guidelines will be allowed to post to the Member Public Forums.
Click here to Register for a Free password

^2. Private Silver Salon Forums (invitational or $ donation membership) - The Private Silver Salon Forums require registration and special authorization to view, search, start a thread or to post a reply. Special authorization can be obtained in one of several ways: by Invitation; Annual $ Donation; or via Special Limited Membership. For more details click here (under development).

^3. Administrative/Special Private Forums (special membership required) - These forums are reserved for special subjects or administrative discussion. These forums are not open to the public and require special authorization to view or post.

| Home | Order | The Guide to Evaluating Gold & Silver Objects | The Book of Silver