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Chippychap

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Is this a silver hallmark?
« on: January 23, 2011, 04:07:36 am »
Hi folks,

This is on the stem of a small mustard/condiment spoon.
Originally I thought it a silver hallmark but am having trouble finding it.



Any ideas guys?

Ken
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mariok54

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Re: Is this a silver hallmark?
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2011, 06:03:15 am »
Hi,
If those are the only marks, then it isn't UK hallmarked silver nor Sterling silver. And as you're from the UK I would hazard a guess that it is silver plate. I've had a quick look at Silver Plate hallmarks/makers' marks, have come across similar, but nothing identical. I may have missed it, though.

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Re: Is this a silver hallmark?
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2011, 08:52:27 am »
Thank you so much for your help.
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Re: Is this a silver hallmark?
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2011, 03:26:03 pm »
I believe your marks are W EP Co.  The EP should signify "electro plated" (not sterling).

Doesn't bear the traditional English markings.

Cannot locate this particular mark.  Could be one of hundreds.  Sorry couldn't be of more help.
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Re: Is this a silver hallmark?
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2011, 04:13:28 pm »
DOH! Never saw the "EP"  ???
Thank you.
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