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JayW




Joined: 22 Mar 2008
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Posted: 22/03/2008 
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These are some examples of flatware pieces from the British side of our family. We have others which have an "EP" marked on them, so I am assuming those are plated.

The two pieces in the upper section of the picture are light in color with no tarnishing. The one on the bottom is tarnished - maybe more likely to be silver, but no sterling label on it. Looks like the letters on the bottom one read "E&Co."

Any help you can give would be appreciated.

Description:Samples of the flatware

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snuffer




Joined: 11 Apr 2007
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Posted: 22/03/2008 
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Those are all 19th century British silverplate marks.
1) William Page & Co., Birmingham.
2) James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield.
3) Elkington & Co., Birmingham.
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JayW




Joined: 22 Mar 2008
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Posted: 23/03/2008 
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Thank you for your prompt reply.

Do pieces like these have any value for collectors?
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silvermakersmarks




Joined: 24 Jan 2008
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Location: United Kingdom
Posted: 23/03/2008 
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The Elkington fork has Elkington's date code for 1860.
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