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What does the hallmark a1 mean?
A1 is an English term for silver plate. Items with A1 are not sterling silver.
What does the stamped mark A1 mean on Walker and Hall silverware?
Al The "A1" mark is sometimes found on the reverse side of silver plated flatware and refers to the quality of the silver plate, i.e. "A1" is the best quality for that manufacturer. Lower qualities are usually referred to as "1" or "A", "B" etc..
What does the silver hallmark A1 mean?
A1 is an English term for silver plate. Items with A1 are not sterling silver.
Is A1 silver sterling or plate?
The A1 mark indicates the piece is silverplate. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
What does EPNS A1 mean?
EPNS A1 is the highest grade of silver plating that the manufacturer provides. EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns. Highest Grade of Silver plating. The higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS will last approximately 40years, but this depends on usage, storage and care.
Is a1 silver worth anything?
Maby depends on what is it that i silver.
What does the mark A1 on table service mean?
The mark A1 on table service typically refers to the highest quality of silver-plated items. It signifies that the piece is of superior quality and is often associated with a guarantee of purity and craftsmanship. Items marked A1 are considered to be top-tier in terms of silver-plated tableware.
What does epns a1 39 mean?
EPNS A1 is the highest grade of silver plating that the manufacturer provides. EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns. Highest Grade of Silver plating. The higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS will last approximately 40years, but this depends on usage, storage and care. "Sheffield" is where the cutlery was manufactured
What does AD EPNS A1 mean on the base of your pepper pot?
EPNS A1 is the highest grade of silver plating that the manufacturer provides. EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns. Highest Grade of Silver plating. The higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS will last approximately 40years, but this depends on usage, storage and care.
What does epns a1 sheffield on your cutlery mean?
EPNS A1 is the highest grade of silver plating that the manufacturer provides. EPNS = Electroplated Nickel Silver A1 = the thickness of the silver plating which is usually 30 - 35 Microns. Highest Grade of Silver plating. The higher the grade, the longer the cutlery will last. 35 Microns of EPNS will last approximately 40years, but this depends on usage, storage and care. "Sheffield" is where the cutlery was manufactured
What is a1 silver?
1708 wma rogers silver spoons? Worth?
What does RWSE PNS-A1 mean stamped on a silver spoon?
I think you mean RWS EPNS-A1...RWS is just the manufacturer.EPNS stands for "Electro Plated Nickel Silver". Nickel Silver (sometimes stainless steel) is the base metal onto which silver is plated. Despite its name, nickel silver contains no silver at all, but is an alloy of nickel, zinc & copper. A layer of pure silver is deposited electrolytically on the base metal to give a silver finish.A1 is just the thickness of the silver plating. It usually varies between 30 - 35 Microns. It's one of the Highest Grades of Silver plating.
