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esther1uk




Joined: 29 Jul 2010
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Posted: 29/07/2010 
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Hi,

I've found a pair of what look like silver sugar tongs, and am unsure if they are silver or plated.

I've attached a pic of the marks, and if anyone could help, that would be great.
Thanks

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uncle vic
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Joined: 25 Sep 2006
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA USA
Posted: 29/07/2010 
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Hi there and thanks for joining us. They are plated - the "EP" mark means Electro Plated.

Regards,

Uncle Vic
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silvermakersmarks
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Location: United Kingdom
Posted: 29/07/2010 
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...and the maker is James Deakin & Sons with their table lamp trade mark.
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caxtonman




Joined: 27 Aug 2010
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Location: Devon
Posted: 27/08/2010 
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Yes, their 'lamp' stamp was a synical attempt to look like the Glasgow hallmark -tree, fish,bird and bell mark...
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caxtonman




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Posted: 27/08/2010 
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Yes, their 'lamp' stamp was a synical attempt to look like the Glasgow hallmark -tree, fish,bird and bell mark...
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Caxtons Collectiques
5 Newton Square
Bampton
Devon, EX16 9NE
01398 331510
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caxtonman




Joined: 27 Aug 2010
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Location: Devon
Posted: 27/08/2010 
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Yes, their 'lamp' stamp was a synical attempt to look like the Glasgow hallmark -tree, fish,bird and bell mark...
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Caxtons Collectiques
5 Newton Square
Bampton
Devon, EX16 9NE
01398 331510
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