XEIPO maker's mark?

[silvermatters]

I have a repousse silver bowl with the maker's mark EPT, XEIPO, 925. Has anyone ever seen this mark before? I haven't been able to find anything like it in my reference materials. Does anyone know what country this is from?

[zilverik]

Hi,

Better late than never:

Greek Sterling Silver ept. Xeipos 925 by E Xeiposof

Regards,

zilverik

[silvermakersmarks]

Most likely far too late to know for sure, but might it not have been ΕΡΓ ΧΕΙΡΟ which I think implies hand made or worked by hand?

Phil