British silverplate letter opener

[mgnewman1]

Could anyone help me identify the manufacturer of this item? ith mark is "EP", with 4 other plate marks


My apologies for the poor quality of the photos

Mark Newman

[dognose]

Hi Mark,
It may be a letter opener now but when it started life it was a meat skewer.
I can't make out the marks clearly but it may be that of J. Prime of Sheffield but I cannot be sure from this photograph,
Regards Trev.

[mgnewman1]

Fortunately, my son is marrying a girl with extensive photo experience. Here is a MUCH better photo of the marks:



Anybody have any ideas?

Mark

[2209patrick]

The EP stands for ElectroPlated which means the meat skewer is silverplated.
Looks like British marks to me.
Checked my books, but could not find that set of marks.

Pat.