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British silverplate letter opener
Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:44 pm
by mgnewman1
Could anyone help me identify the manufacturer of this item? ith mark is "EP", with 4 other plate marks
My apologies for the poor quality of the photos
Mark Newman
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:52 am
by dognose
Hi Mark,
It may be a letter opener now but when it started life it was a meat skewer.
I can't make out the marks clearly but it may be that of J. Prime of Sheffield but I cannot be sure from this photograph,
Regards Trev.
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 5:37 pm
by mgnewman1
Fortunately, my son is marrying a girl with extensive photo experience. Here is a MUCH better photo of the marks:
Anybody have any ideas?
Mark
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 6:53 pm
by 2209patrick
The EP stands for ElectroPlated which means the meat skewer is silverplated.
Looks like British marks to me.
Checked my books, but could not find that set of marks.
Pat.