Antique Sheffield Design Plate Handle Footed Base Sterling Silver Plated England

This unique Sheffield Design plate has a hinged basket handle and footed base. The front is adorned with at etched fancy "S", a pattern of shields, flowers, and filigree surrounds the 10" diameter platter. The plate has been recently polished and shows some signs of wear in scratches on the face, as pictured. The shield directly above the Sheffield S has the date 1919 etched into it. The underside of the plate has many etchings indicating the following based on my research: Sheffield Design (Please note many of these plates of this design say Made in the USA under this, this particular plate DOES NOT state this) EPNS: Meaning the plate is electroplated nickel silver HMC: Unknown meaning (perhaps a makers mark?) 0555: Likely an item number Shield with a Crown: The symbol of Sheffield England, showing the authenticity of where the plate was made Lion Passant: Symbol indicating the purity of English Silver used Open Hand in a Shield: Unknown (perhaps makers mark) Underside of plate does show some signs of aging as the silver is beginning to bubble, as pictured. Overall the plate is in excellent condition, I have not had the plate authenticated (the price reflects this). It is a wonderful piece to add to any silver collection. Feel free to reach out with any other questions.