Coffee/Tea Pot and Sugar Bowl marked E.P.N.S

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capot1948 Posts: 23 Registered: Aug 2013	posted 08-16-2013 02:08 PM Other than E.P.N.S (Electro Plated Nickel Silver) stamped into these there are not makers marks that we can find anywhere. Some have said this was made in India because of the feet. I figured I'd post it here for the experts to look at and give me a determination as to where it was made. These photos show it looking a bit tarnished as my wife hasn't had a chance to clean it in awhile. It takes her longer on this set because she does it a bit different than just using silver polish on it. Coffee Pot Sugar Bowl Tea Pot Design on set IP: Logged
Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 Registered: Apr 93	posted 08-16-2013 04:53 PM It doesn't look like it is tarnished. It looks as if the thin silver plating has been polished away (the silver is gone except in the pattern areas). If you really like the set, you could have it re-plated. IP: Logged
capot1948 Posts: 23 Registered: Aug 2013	posted 08-16-2013 05:05 PM Thanks Scott, it is a pretty set even if we don't know who made it or from what country. I'll see if I can get my wife to agree after I do some research on places to get that done. Chris IP: Logged
jersey Posts: 1203 Registered: Feb 2005	posted 08-16-2013 05:10 PM Chris, May I ask what your wife uses to polish the pieces? Jersey IP: Logged
capot1948 Posts: 23 Registered: Aug 2013	posted 08-16-2013 05:25 PM When we first got it and found out what E.P.N.S stood for we looked up how to clean it. This is what we found and how she does it. Washes with lukewarm water and phosphate and scent free dish soap and a soft cloth Then with equal parts of glass cleaner and vinegar wipes pieces down with cotton balls and dries with a soft cloth Polishes with Wright's Silver Cream polish IP: Logged

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