Identifying silver plate marks helps distinguish electroplated items from solid silver, understanding quality levels and dating plated silver objects.
Common marks include EP (Electroplated), EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver), and various quality indicators like A1, AA, or Triple Plate.
Major silver plate manufacturers like Reed & Barton, Rogers Brothers, and WM. Rogers used distinctive marking systems to identify their products.
Understanding plate quality marks helps assess the durability and value of silver-plated items, from basic plating to high-quality pieces.