Stokes & Sons EPNS Lid 17cm Vintage Australian Hotelware c1935–1955

Key Details:

• Maker: Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, Australia

• Material: EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver)

• Diameter: Approx. 17cm

• Markings: “Made in Australia – EPNS S&S” with Stokes hallmark

• Era: Circa 1935–1955

• Finish: Polished silverplate

• Style: Domed hotelware lid with oval slot handle

Mini Story:

Crafted by Stokes & Sons of Melbourne — one of Australia’s most respected silversmiths — this EPNS lid represents the golden era of local hotel and catering manufacture. Produced between the 1930s and 1950s, pieces like this were used in railway dining cars, hotels, and public institutions. Today it stands as a tangible reminder of Australian craftsmanship and mid-century hospitality design.

Condition:

Condition: Good vintage condition.

• Light surface wear and fine scratches consistent with age.

• No dents or cracks.

• Polished and ready for display or continued use.

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