What do you do with old Epns?

What do you do with old Epns?

You can donate them to a charity shop. You can sell them at a car boot sale or use a number of online platforms including Gumtree, Friday-Ad, Facebook selling pages and other online platforms. You can also give them away for free through Freegle.

Are Epns antique?

Antique EPNS Cutlery Using centuries-old Irish craft techniques, the Antique cutlery pattern features a unique knife design, which was created by Newbridge Silverware in 1993.

What does Epns mean on silver plate?

Electroplated nickel silver
EPNS: Electroplated nickel silver, commonly known as “EPNS”, is an alloy of nickel, copper, and zinc that’s covered with a layer of pure silver in an electrochemical process. Nickel’s resemblance to silver helps disguise any worn spots that develop over time.

What to do with old silver plated items?

Once you have everything, you can now follow these steps:

1. Line your bucket with aluminum foil.
2. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda and salt on the foil.
3. Bring water to boil and pour it into your container.
4. Allow your silver-plated item to soak.
5. Lastly, remove the item from the bucket, rinse, and dry it.

Is Epns silver plate?

Nickel silver first became popular as a base metal for silver-plated cutlery and other silverware, notably the electroplated wares called EPNS (electro-plated nickel silver).

How do I restore my Epns?

1. Plug the sink and fill it with warm water.
2. Add mild dish soap and wash the EPNS cutlery or utensils thoroughly.
3. Run the EPNS through warm water to wash off the soap residue.
4. Take the utensils or cutlery and dry them with paper towels or soft cloth kitchen towels.
5. Drain the soapy water from the sink.

When was Epns first used?

Electroplated materials are often stamped EPNS for electroplated nickel on silver, or EPBM for electroplated Britannia metal. The business was established in c. 1866 by Marcus Newmark and Barnett Henry Abrahams.

What is the best way to clean Epns?

Wash gently in warm water and a solution of washing up liquid being careful not to have the water too hot as silver is a delicate metal. Wash a few pieces of cutlery at a time. Avoid loading all cutlery in the sink at once. Never use a scouring pad or any other abrasive agent.