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What does EPC mean on silver?
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The letters EPC on silver mean that a piece is electroplated copper. Specifically, silver marked EPC features a copper base with a layer of silver plating over top. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique and vintage silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
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Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory, 1960
By Hermès, Jean Cocteau
Located in Vienna, AT
Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory
This vintage Hermès "Eye of Cleopatra" (Œil de Cléopâtre) magnifying glass is an e...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Crab jewelry box, silver plated & alpaca, Spain, 1950's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exquisite sculptural crab form box realistically rendered, crafted in Spain, 1950's. Made to look like a real crab crawling with movement masterfully with sharp detail and execution....
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Collection of vintage sterling silver picture frames by Tiffany & Co, 20th cent.
Located in View Park, CA
A beautiful collection of vintage Tiffany & Co Sterling silver picture frames made in Italy and Spain:
1. Large classic moder...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare French Bloodstone Sterling Silver Cherub Mounted Inkwell, Circa 1920
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional French bloodstone and sterling silver mounted inkwell, dating to circa 1920, distinguished by its elaborate sculptural silverwork, richly colored polished stone, and f...
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Vintage 1920s French Rococo Inkwells
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Silver and Cobalt Blue Guilloché Enamel Circular Box, circa 1920
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An exquisite French Art Deco circular hinged silver box, dating to circa 1920, featuring a magnificent cobalt-blue guilloché enamel lid.
The lid is beautifully decorated with a vibr...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver, Enamel
French Silver-Mounted Marie Antoinette Jasperware Snuff Box, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Silver-Mounted Marie Antoinette Jasperware Snuff Box, 19th Century
A 19th-century French silver-mounted jasperware snuff or patch box with a relief portrait of Marie Antoinet...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
