CWS Margarine Works Irlam EPNS Spoon Set Boxed Factory Commemorative

Brand: CWS (Co‑operative Wholesale Society) Item Type: Spoon set with presentation box Material: EPNS silver plate Origin: Irlam, Greater Manchester Era: Early–mid 20th century Feature: Factory commemorative inscription Original CWS Margarine Works, Irlam commemorative boxed spoon set. This set consists of six EPNS silver‑plated spoons housed in the original factory presentation box. The lid is clearly inscribed: “From the C.W.S. Margarine Works and Lard Refinery, Higher Irlam” Items like this were typically issued to employees, visitors, or for corporate presentation, making them desirable pieces of British industrial and co‑operative movement history. Condition Notes: Spoons show age‑related tarnish and surface wear, consistent with vintage EPNS Box is structurally sound but worn, with edge wear and fading from age Hallmarked EPNS on the spoons Untested for food use — sold as a collectable item A genuine and display‑worthy example of CWS factory memorabilia.