Vintage National Silver Co Art Deco EPNS Silver Plated Pierced Cake Pie‎ Server

vintage National Silver Co. (NSC) cake and pie server is a notable piece of Art Deco style flatware typically dating from the early to mid-20th century.  Maker: National Silver Co. (NSC), a company founded around 1900 that produced silverware into the 1970s.  Marked E.P.N.S., which stands for Electro Plated Nickel Silver. This means it has a base of nickel silver (a copper, nickel, and zinc alloy) coated with a thin layer of pure silver.  Pattern: Often identified as the Adam pattern (introduced circa 1917) or the Diamond pattern.  Design: Features a 10-inch pierced blade designed for serving cakes or pies with elegance.  Vintage EPNS silver plated cake or pie server features an elegant Art Deco design with a pierced, filigree-style blade. The handle is accented with geometric stepped detailing and a diamond motif, characteristic of the period.   This server displays a natural aged patina and tarnish, which can be polished to a bright shine or left as-is for a rustic, antique look.