Inkwell i think

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nomad
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Inkwell i think

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HI folks im new to forum can anyone tell me if this a inkwell .italso has a deep blue pot insert .
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it has some markings on the bottom
1 is a shield with CT6 inside it .
then a mark EP
then a mark looks like a arrow .
then letters in a box NS.
can anyone help please. thanks .nomad
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MLF
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Post by MLF »

Hello Nomad,

This seems to be a mustard pot. The blue insert prevents acids in the mustard to react with the silver. EPNS stands for Electro Plated Nickel Silver.

Best wishes

MLF
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nomad
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Post by nomad »

Wow that was quick .i wondered why i also had a strange looking spoon .cheers.nomad
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nomad
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Post by nomad »

I dont think this goes with the mustard pot .
but does anyone know what it is for ? it has EP ...TB.&SS stamped on the back .?
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Post by admin »

What it is for would depend on its size.
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dognose
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Post by dognose »

Hi, Depending on how big it is ,a sauce or cream ladle,
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Post by nomad »

admin wrote:What it is for would depend on its size.
the spoon is 4/1/2 inch long .and very light .?
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Post by dognose »

I would say for mint, horseradish sauce etc.
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