Silver plated teaset of Sir George Richmond Collis

Postby **oel** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:51 pm

Dear Forum,

Who can tell me more about this particular silversmith mark of George Richmond Collis and the gothic characters, which read like EPCS, is it for electro plated copper? Does anybody recognize the Coat of Arms?
I welcome all comment. Thanks very much.
For pictures:
http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?161fs804336.jpg
http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?161fs804197.jpg
http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?161fs804269.jpg

Oel

Postby **2209patrick** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:20 pm

I believe the letters are EPGS, which stands for ElectroPlated German Silver.
German silver was another name used for nickel silver .

George Richmond Collis was a 19th century Birmingham manufacturer.
Later in their history they had a retail shop at 130 Regent Street in London, England.
Maybe the most famous sale they made there was the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, better known as the Stanley Cup.
It was purchased for Lord Stanley of Preston by Captain Charles Colville around 1893.

Pat.

Postby **oel** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:34 pm

Thanks Pat.

Does electroplated german silver if not polished shines with a warm golden glow?
Regards,

Oel

Postby **oel** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:41 pm

oel wrote:Dear Forum,

Who can tell me more about this particular silversmith mark of George Richmond Collis and the gothic characters, which read like EPCS, is it for electro plated copper? Does anybody recognize the Coat of Arms?
I welcome all comment. Thanks very much.
For pictures:
http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?161fs804336.jpg
http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?161fs804197.jpg
http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?161fs804269.jpg

Oel

Herewith some new links for the pictures:
http://e.imagehost.org/view/0373/Collis ... _Tea_Set_1

http://e.imagehost.org/view/0527/Collis ... 0_Regent_S

www.925-1000.com