Item Report
Andover Hill Silver-Plated Serving Item
By: Andover Hill
Style: Mid-20th Century American Tableware
Origin: USA
Materials: Silver-plated nickel silver
Age: Circa mid-20th century
Condition: Good (some surface scratches visible)
Value: $20 - $50
Maker's Marks / Writing: Andover Hill, E.P.N.S., Andover MA USA
Date: 2025-05-30 14:04:51.021143
Description:
This is a silver-plated serving item marked with 'Andover Hill', a brand known for creating silver-plated tableware, and 'E.P.N.S.', which stands for Electroplated Nickel Silver. The marking indicates that the piece is silver-plated over a base metal of nickel silver. It was made in the USA, specifically in Andover, Massachusetts.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This piece is a typical example of mid-20th-century American silver-plated tableware. While it has limited intrinsic value as a silver-plated object rather than solid silver, it could be of decorative interest.
Individual Images:
- The image provides a clear view of the maker's marks and the EPNS indication
- confirming the item's type and origin.
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Good (some surface scratches visible)
Identification Score: 95%
The marked inscriptions make it clear this is a product of Andover Hill, known for such items.
Authenticity Score: 90%
The detailed markings are consistent with authentic Andover Hill products.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Andover Hill, silver-plated, tableware, E.P.N.S, American
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