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What markings other than sterling indicate that a piece of tableware is silver?
925: This mark indicates that the item is made of sterling silver, which is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper.
800: This mark indicates that the item is made of 80% silver and 20% other metals, typically copper.
900: This mark indicates that the item is made of 90% silver and 10% other metals, typically copper.
Britannia: This mark is used on British silver items that meet the standards set by the Britannia Silver Association. Britannia silver is an alloy of 95.8% silver and 4.2% other metals, typically copper.
Coin: This mark is used on British silver items that are made from melted British coins. Coin silver is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper.
EPNS: This mark indicates that the item is electroplated with nickel silver, which is an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc.
EPBM: This mark indicates that the item is electroplated with Britannia metal, which is an alloy of tin, antimony, and copper.
EPM: This mark indicates that the item is electroplated with pewter, which is an alloy of tin, lead, and copper.
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