Is Sheffield silver solid silver?

Sheffield plate is a layered combination of silver and copper that was used for many years to produce a wide range of household articles. Almost every article made in sterling silver was also crafted by Sheffield makers, who used this manufacturing process to produce nearly identical wares at far less cost.

Is English silver real silver?

British sterling silver is easy to identify as it has always has a lion stamped on it. This is the British assay mark proving that the piece has been tested as 92.5% pure silver with an additive of 7.5% usually copper.

What does EPC on silver stand for?

EPC stands for electroplated copper. Sheffield EPC refers to Old Sheffield Plate, a form of plate silver popular in the mid-1700s up to the 1840s.

What is the difference between English silver and sterling silver?

The answer is a definite yes. Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver which is much more suitable to use in jewellery and other metalwork. Fine silver is 99.9% pure silver. Instead fine silver is alloyed with copper to create sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper.

Is English silver valuable?

Sterling silver holds intrinsic value as a precious metal, but antique silver pieces can be even more valuable than their silver content would indicate. This added value depends on the craftsmanship, maker and desirability of the piece offered for sale, along with the venue where an item is sold.

Who is Gladwin Ltd of Sheffield make silverplate with the?

I wonder if you could help me; I have Gladwin Ltd., Sheffield Embassy cruet set, with “batch” number 2331 and a large C or G near the type. I guessed that this could be electroplate on copper, from your last answer. My extensive research cannot find the same items.

Where was the old Sheffield electroplate silver made?

In 2002 the company was bought by USL Holdings Ltd. Note the mark dating to 1939 accompanied by the ‘broad arrow’ (symbol of British Government property) Active from 1812 as ‘Old Sheffield’ maker. The firm was listed at 28 Legge Street,7 & 8 Bath Rw and 83-85 Ryland Street, Birmingham.

When did William Gallimore start electroplating in Sheffield?

William Gallimore & Co active at 17-19 Arundel St, Sheffield (1863-1891). Succeeded to William Gallimore, 42 School Croft, Sheffield, who started electroplating in 1858. In 1891 the firm became William Gallimore & Sons until 1927 (transformed in Ltd in 1923)

When did goldsmiths and silversmiths co become Garrard and co?

The firm became R. & S. Garrard in 1835, R. & S. Garrard & Co in 1843 and Garrard & Co Ltd in 1909. In 1952 the firm was amalgamated with Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd. The firm used the trade mark REGENT PLATE previously used by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co.