These are beautiful antique Victorian-era silver-plated serving spoons, featuring a floral and repoussé embossed berry motif. In excellent vintage condition 2 spoons available.
Made by Joshua Maxfield & Sons used several distinct marks on their electroplated nickel silver (EPNS) products:
Maker's Mark: An "M & S" or "MS Ltd" stamp, often presented in Gothic-style lettering or in a shield outline.
Material Stamp: "EPNS" (Electro Plated Nickel Silver), meaning the item is made of a nickel-copper-zinc alloy and coated with a thin layer of pure silver.
Emblem: Their signature trademark was a beaver.
Quality Grade: Often stamped with "A1," indicating superior quality and a thicker layer of silver plating
