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What does Sheffield mean on silver?

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What does Sheffield mean on silver?
On silver, the word "Sheffield" means that the piece features Sheffield plate, a finish made up of layers of silver and copper. Most Sheffield silver items originate from Sheffield, England, where craftsmen pioneered the technique in 1743. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Sheffield silver.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Antique English Silver Plate Hand Chased Cushion Shape Folding Biscuit Box
By Fenton Brothers
Located in Charleston, SC
Extraordinary antique English Sheffield silver plate exceptionally hand chased and engraved Double Folding Biscuit Box with fern motif chasing and engraving and handsome pierced and ...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19thC
By Fenton Brothers
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths Fenton Brothers of Sheffield, England, circa 1890 in date and bearing the Staniforth's Patent mark as well as the registration number 3549. It has a beautifully shaped body sitting in a cast frame with remarkably chased branch supports and the original interior features elegant hand-pierced dividers. It opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous laurel wreath loose ring handles at the top. This wonderful container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets. Whatever you choose to store in this lovely item you are sure to do it in style. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 25 x width 19 x depth 15 Dimensions in inches: Height 10 inches x width 7 inches x depth 6 inches Fenton Brothers Ltd Sheffield Firm established in 1875 at South Moor Works, East Street, Sheffield by John Frederick Fenton...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Triple Folding Staniforth Biscuit Box by Fenton Brothers
By Fenton Brothers
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous find, always sought-after and rare to find; this is the first one I have had in ten years! Not to be confused with the two-sided shell-shaped biscuit boxes, this is the...
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit Box Fenton Brothers, 19th Century
By Fenton Brothers
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths Fenton Brothers of Sheffield, England, circa 1890 in date and bearing the Staniforth's Patent mark as well as the registration number 4467. It has a beautifully shaped body sitting in a cast frame with remarkably chased branch supports and the original interior features elegant hand-pierced dividers. It opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous laurel wreath loose ring handles at the top. This wonderful container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets. Whatever you choose to store in this lovely item you are sure to do it in style. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique item, the piece shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the biscuit box displays beautifully, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 25 x width 23 x depth 14 Dimensions in inches: Height 9.8 x width 9.1 x depth 5.5 Fenton Brothers LTD, Sheffield Firm established in 1875 at South Moor Works, East Street, Sheffield by John Frederick Fenton...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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