topic Re: Help Identifying silver serrated knife in Coins, Stamps, Collectables & Antiques

Help Identifying silver serrated knife

annap1ckl3 — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:11:34 GMT

Can anyone help me date and identify this silver knife please. It has 2 areas of hallmark on the back of the blade and on the trim of the neck. All help and advice appreciated.

Many thanks

Anna

Re: Help Identifying silver serrated knife

imastawka — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:43:19 GMT

Knife WAS silver plated but is now just brass.All silver has been polished off. Marking EPNS stands for Electro Plated Nickel Silver. Probably dates to around 1910 - ish but don't quote me I can't see the handle

Re: Help Identifying silver serrated knife

imastawka — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:48:59 GMT

Just google EPNS for explanation. Other marks relate to British manufacturer

Re: Help Identifying silver serrated knife

annap1ckl3 — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:50:26 GMT

Hi Thank you for your response, I appreciate it. The handle looks almost like bone or bakerlite maybe in a cream would that fit with the period you have dated?

Re: Help Identifying silver serrated knife

imastawka — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:57:23 GMT

Sounds about 1920-30. You can have EPNS re-plated and it looks like new. Costs a bit though. Try to only use worn pieces for ornaments/decoration/show because they tend to give you food poisoning in the form of a tummy upset

Re: Help Identifying silver serrated knife

annap1ckl3 — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:59:22 GMT

Ok thanks for the warning!! I appreciate all your information.

Re: Help Identifying silver serrated knife

kitty-kat1234 — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 01:11:38 GMT

Does it have a date letter in a shield on the handle,they dont always though,but that would help.

Re: Help Identifying silver serrated knife

lakeland27 — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 03:43:51 GMT

on the silver mount under the hilt there are hallmarks (for the mount, it's silver). these knives never have any plating left as it rubs off the blade if its used. unused in a box would be a different story.