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A1 stamp on silver

For an A1 stamp on silver, a separate pattern number can help match the flatware design. Manufacturers used their own quality descriptions.

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A1 beside EPNS

On a spoon or fork, EPNS names the plated construction while A1 adds a plating-quality designation. It is not a millesimal silver number, an assay-office date letter or a universal gold grade.

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Read the full maker name and plating phrase on the handle back. Manufacturers used their own quality descriptions, so compare A1 examples within the same company. A separate pattern number can help match the flatware design.

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