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littlewing

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What do these engravings mean?
« on: March 08, 2007, 01:19:14 am »
I got some silver spoons which apparently come from my great great grandmother. Its got the following on the back: EPNS.M.SHEFFIELD.EN G. What does it mean and how old do you think this is?

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Re: What do these engravings mean?
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2007, 01:22:23 am »
I think it is actually EPNS.A1.SHEFFIELD.E NG
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Re: What do these engravings mean?
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2007, 04:40:50 pm »
 :( epns. ( electro plated nickel silver ) meaning to say' not real silver. depending on condition. average value $ 5.00 or so depending on item.
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