Expert: Martin G Roberts - 9/7/2007

Question
I have a set of six pewter goblets which I purchased some 17yrs ago. The marking on the bottom says 'EPNS', presumably this is the engravers name. On the side of the goblet is heraldry engraving "Honi soit qui mal y pense" which belongs to the Knights Garter. In the centre of the crest is the letter "C". This crest is topped off with a crown, but not the Queens crown as you would think but a crown resembling a Kings crown. On one side of the engraving is written July 29th and the other London 1981. This I think is in reference to the wedding of Prince charles and Lady Diana.
I dont think that they are particularly valuable but I would like to know the origine of them if you could help me out. Thank you in advance for your help.
Kind Regards
Ian

Answer
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EPNS = electroplated nickel silver, a cheap silver substitute. Silver plate is not my field, but these are royal commemmoratives, as you know.

Probably made in the UK, in 1981.

Nothing else to say, really.

Martin
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