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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Vintage Silver Plate Wine Champagne Cooler, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Vintage silver plated wine/champagne cooler in the classic Georgian style and dating from the early 20th Century.
There is no mistaking the unique quality and design of...
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1920s Georgian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated gallery serving tray was made by the Legacy Plate Co. of England in approximately 1900 in a period Edwardian style. This octagonal silver plated tray is ni...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Novelty Italian Pineapple Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti, Florence
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought after especially in such good condition as this example, it looks to be scarcely used, remaining without damage.
These are heavy and solid pieces designed by ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Pewter
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Salver 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique silver plated Victorian salver bearing the makers mark of William Hutton & Sons, and dating from Circa 1860.
It has beautiful engraved floral and foliate decoration in the Neo-classical style and is raised on elegant scrolled feet.
This salver is of fabulous quality and will add an Imperial look to your surroundings.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 4 x Width 32 x Depth 32
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch
William Hutton & Sons - the firm was established in Birmingham by William Hutton in 1800 and transferred in Sheffield in 1832 where the firm was active as manufacturing silversmiths and platers at 27 High Street (140-146 West Street from 1886).
After his death the business was continued under the same style by the founder's son William Carr Hutton until 1864, when the name was changed to William Hutton & Son. This was a partnership of William Carr Hutton and his youngest son Herbert Hutton (senior, born 1843).William Carr Hutton died in 1865 and c. 1870 Herbert Hutton Sr. was joined by his brothers James Edward Hutton (b. 1839) and Robert (b. 1840) and the name was changed to William Hutton & Sons.
A London showroom was opened in 1863 (13 Thavies Inn Holborn until 1891, and later 7 Farrington Road until 1918).In 1893 the firm acquired Rupert Favell & Co (manufacturer silversmith at Bucknall Street, Oxford Street, London) and in the same year became William Hutton & Sons Ltd.The firm acquired Creswick & Co in 1902, beginning to use their crossed arrows marks.The last Hutton family MD was Herbert Hutton Jr. before the company failed in 1930. That was due to lack of foresight by the Chairman of the Board...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Magnificent Art Deco Silver Puiforcat Paris France Ice Bucket
By Puiforcat
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Art Deco silver plated Puiforcat vase
Hallmarked with Puiforcat France and their EP mark
Weight including hardwood base 1227 grams
Height 17.5 cm
Diameter of...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
And English Domed Top Entrée Server Silver Plate
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant silver plated domed entrée server with gadrooned edge and rotating lid. The server with 2 original liners inside.
Category
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Ribbon & Reed Border Antique Silver Plated Meat Dish, Circa 1910
Located in London, London
Made circa 1910, this handsome, Antique silver plate meat dish, features a ribbon and reed border.
The meat dish measures 1"(2.5cm) tall, by...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Roll-Over Dome Top Silver Tureen or Footed Serving Dish
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English roll-over dome top tureen or serving dish of fine English silver-plate, featuring a pierced oval interior tray with fitted undertray, both removable for cleaning, ...
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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini Drinks / Cocktail Set / Ice Bucket, c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly prized silver plated modernist drinks/cocktail set retaining all six of the original glasses inside, dating to c.1970. I believe this is in the "Whisky" pattern by Sabattini.
Designed by the well renowned Italian designer, Lino Sabattini when he launched 'Argenteria Sabattini' in the 1960s, where he created beautiful silver shapes of 'exquisite simplicity'.
Fully signed "Sabattini Italy" on the underside.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.
Superb condition measuring 10 1/4" in diameter x 6 5/8" tall.
Lino Sabattini was the preeminent figure in modern Italian silver and metalware design. His expansive and diverse body of work is marked by its strength and boldness, whether in dynamic forms that suggest the thrust and power of Italian Futurist art and design or light and curvaceous biomorphic serveware and decorative objects.
Sabattini was largely self-taught as a designer. Born in the northern Italian town of Correggio, he learned metalsmithing techniques while working in the studio of a maker of brass tableware. He also served as an apprentice of sorts to the expatriate German ceramist Roland Hettner, who taught Sabattini about fluidity of form and showed him how shapes derive from the behavior of materials.
At age 30, Sabattini opened a studio in Milan, and his work quickly came to the attention of Gio Ponti, who decided to publish it in Domus, the Italian design legend's influential design and architecture magazine. Ponti also arranged for Sabattini’s creations to be included in a 1956 exhibition of contemporary Italian design in Paris. The principals of Christofle, the revered French...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Regency Period Old Sheffield Plate Tray, Made circa 1820
Located in London, London
Made circa 1820, this stylish, antique old sheffield plate tray, is in the Regency taste, featuring a shell and scroll border, an an engraved ...
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1820s English Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Tray c.1930 by John Sanderson
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart Art Deco square cocktail tray or drinks salver dating to c.1930. The tray stands on four original ball feet and is beautifully decorated on each corner with an Art Deco ...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Small Vintage Toast Rack, English, Silver, Hallmark, Breakfast, Birmingham, 1938
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage toast rack. An English, silver, hallmarked breakfast holder, dating to the mid 20th century, 1938.
Appealing, hallmarked...
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Mid-20th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Vintage Pair Silver Plated English Wine Coasters 20th C
Located in London, GB
A very attractive pair of silver plated wine coasters with pierced and embossed decoration in the classic English style.
A highly versatile pair which could also serve as grandios...
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1980s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Italian Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker c.1960 Attributed to Vignelli
Located in Bath, GB
A superb modernist Italian silver plated cocktail shaker; sourced in Italy, it was dirty and black when it arrived with us. Since, it has been professionally cleaned and polished in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Edwardian Quality Cut Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality cut glass and silver plated claret jug having a quality cut glass claret jug with a silver plated shaped handle and l...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Oak Biscuit Barrel
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming oak biscuit barrel from the late 19th century. The metal is stamped "EPNS", or elecro plated nickel silver, a metal alloy that is then s...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
EPNS
Antique American Art Deco Silver-Plated "Pairpoint" Cocktail Shaker, Circa 1930
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker pitcher, signed by "Pairpoint Silver Company", of Bedford, Massachusetts, Circa 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Stunning English Silver Plate and Cranberry Glass Three-Bottle Tauntless
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English silver plate and cranberry glass three-bottle Tauntless, with tall cranberry glass decanters dripping with applied silver wor...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Triple Decanter Tantalus Stand 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely attractive antique Victorian silver plated tantalus with three cut glass decanters and stoppers, circa 1860 in date.
The three cut glass decanters are of unusual in shape and feature superb facet cut linear decoration with facet cut stoppers. The silver plated decanter holder has a central stem with a loop handle and the three decanters sit in circular wells.
It is raised on three pierced scrolled supports and has exquisite engraved decoration in the manner of Elkington.
The craftsmanship is second to none and this beautiful tantalus is sure to add an elegant touch to your next dining experience.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 41 x width 27 x depth 27
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 4 inches x width 11 inches x depth 11 inches
Tantalus is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers are locked down tightly by a metal bar. This was to prevent the theft of the contents by servants. Like the name suggests, the decanters themselves are visible, drawing temptation while unattainable. A key is required for entry.
The most common types of tantalus holds three bottles or decanters while there are also smaller types housing only two. There are many different forms of tantalus. Often the encasement has metal handles on both sides and ornately carved decor. Crystal and metal versions are also a beautiful option when choosing a tantalus.
Tantalus derived its name from the story of the mythological Greek king...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Irish Silver Plated Oval Twin Handled Tray W. Gibson, 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Irish oval silver-plated twin handled tray W. Gibson & Son, Belfast, circa 1870 in date.
This splendid large tray features beautifully engraved floral and foliate decoration. The border and twin handles are embellished with high relief floral decoration.
It is splendid and luxurious and will look fabulous on your sideboard with decanters and glasses.
The quality and craftsmanship throughout the piece are truly second to none.
Condition:
In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 5 x Width 64 x Depth 37
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 inches x Width 2 feet, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 3 inches
William Gibson was born in 1838, the son of a small farmer in Drombroneth, Dromore. As a small boy he was apprenticed to his brother-in-law, James Crozier, who had an establishment in North Street, Belfast. At age 27 he set up his own business, first in North Street and then in Castle Junction at Gibson's Corner. His range widened to include silver and gold objects of very high quality. He exhibited in the U.S.A. and Paris, where he won prizes. He had his own registered assay mark. He presented elaborate silver cups to the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society and the new mace for Belfast Corporation, first used in 1913 for the tercentenary of the granting of the its Charter by James 1...
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1870s Northern Irish Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Enamel and Silver Plated Dressing Table Set, Adie Brothers, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Vintage enamel and silver plated dressing table set, Adie Brothers, circa 1960.
Really good hand painted enamel with high quality silver plating, nylon bristles.
Adie Brothers were...
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1960s English Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Outstanding Claret Jug in the Manner of Christopher Dresser, 1893
Located in Bath, GB
An important and outstanding claret jug by John Grinsell in the manner of Dr. Christopher Dresser.
The heavy crystal in a quatrefoil shape, cut in a bark design, the silver plated...
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1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated and Cut Glass Epergne
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique English silver plated epergne. Four arm design, each with cut glass inset bowl. Center cut glass inset bowl. Stand alone is 10” tall x 5.5” deep x 8.25” wide. Stamped on the ...
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1880s British Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 4 Silver Plated Shell Candy Dishes
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 4 silver plated shell candy dishes. Stamped on the underside “Made expressly for Douglass Lorie, Palm Beach Fla.”
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Cut Glass and Silver Biscuit Barrel
Located in Stamford, CT
English cut glass and silver plate biscuit barrel. Clear cut glass. Silver plate lid and handle. No makers mark or signature.
Category
1930s American Regency Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Modernist Italian Silver Plated Centerpiece Designed by Enrico Baldaro, 1970
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A particular silver plated and smoked glass centerpiece designed by the Sicilian architect Enrico Baldaro for Angelo Schiavon.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Outstanding Large Pair of Horn and Silver Plate Cornucopia, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A rare pair of oversized Cornucopia, larger than most and a real show stopper. Probably German in origin, they are marked on the base with a star or daisy mark which I am not familia...
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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Walker & Hall Bread Crumber
Located in Houston, TX
This Walker & Hall bread crumber features a carved resin silver tipped handle. The silver plate blade is embossed with a deer and lovely scroll work. The hallmarks on the bottom of t...
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20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Christian Dior Silver Plated Serving Tray, circa 1970
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare piece of vintage designer homeware by House of Christian Dior.
Made from silver plate, the tray has a nautical feel, with rope handles and a rope wrapped borde...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Mappin Brothers Regency Style Silverplated Oval Handled Tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Mappin Brothers Regency Style Silverplated Oval Handled Tray
Encounter a luxurious slice of history with our Antique Mappin Brothers regency st...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
12 Christofle Knive Rests, Silver Plated Hand Chased Details
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great quality set of knife rests that we always find so practical and pretty for your table setting. These are hand chased from the storied firm o...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Silver Plate & Cobalt Blue Glass Oil & Vinegar Cruets by Israel Freeman
By Israel Freeman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine matched pair of oil and vinegar cruets in by Israel Freeman.
Consisting of silver plate (on copper) bases and cobalt blue glass bottles...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
French Empire Plated Soup Tureen
Located in Torino, IT
A French Sheffield plated Empire soup tureen, round shape with stiff-leaf borders, France, circa 1810.
Category
1810s European Empire Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Christofle Water Pitcher
By Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful signed Christofle silver plate water pitcher. Crafted by hand in its Haute Orfevrerie workshops in Normandie, France. Handmade and engraved and...
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20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Folke Arstrom Silverplate and Bakelite Cocktail Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
High Art Deco cocktail shaker and eight martini glasses. Classic design. For GAB. Each piece stamped.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Antique and Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Sheffield silverplate is a durable combination of thin silver sheets and comparatively thicker sheets of copper that was used to create a variety of household objects for years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate for all of your formal dining and entertaining needs.
A cutler named Thomas Boulsover, who worked for a cutlers company in Sheffield, England, accidentally invented what we now call Sheffield silverplate during the 1700s. While working on a decorative knife for a customer — the metalworkers guild had been tasked with repairing its handle — Boulsover mistakenly overheated the silver and noticed that the knife’s layers of silver and copper melded together, creating an impressive bond. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more. For families that couldn’t afford the sterling-silver tureens that were used to serve soup in the upper-class English homes at the time, this was good news. They could impress guests with housewares that looked like sterling silver but actually weren't.
Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Sheffield silverplate can command high prices on the secondhand market.
Securing yourself a Sheffield silverplate piece is like acquiring a little bit of history. In order to identify authentic Sheffield silverplate, you need to look for one significant attribute of the material. A metalworker had to ensure that all of the exposed edges of a particular piece had to be covered with a rim of silver. If not, the middle layer, which comprised copper, would show through. This would reveal that the piece was not sterling silver.
Don’t just trot out your matching crystal, silver and porcelain once or twice a year. Make a habit of mixing high and low when setting the table. To pair with your everyday contemporary tableware, find antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate on 1stDibs as well as silverplate by goldsmith and tableware companies such as Christofle, Elkington & Co. and more.
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