REPAIRS We repair all silverware and trophies from small to large. Silverware is generally a base metal that is Electroplated with 98% pure silver plating. This is identified by a stamp on the base of the silverware. "E.P.N.S. Electroplated Nickel Silver" or "E.P.B.M. Electroplated Britannia Metal". N.S. or nickel silver is actually a white brass or brass with a high nickel content. This type of silverware is very easy to repair and can be welded with a high quality silver solder. E.P.B.M. or electroplated Britannia metal is actually a lead, zinc and antimony based alloy (muck metal) but don't be deceived by the "muck metal", the silverware that is made of E.P.B.M. is usually of the highest quality. E.P.B.M. is also the most difficult to repair. Britannia metal has a melting point of 160°C, which is 20°C less than the soft solder we use to repair the damaged area. This can cause a problem with welding. We fix this by using a localized heat source with cooling fluids and a lot of sweat (and sometimes tears). Four Stages To Repair & Restore an EPNS Sugar Bowl Stage 1. Assess repair work required Stage 2. Repair handle and re-shape sugar bowl Stage 3. Manually polish Stage 4. Silver plate (EPNS)