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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Midcentury Silver Plated Cocktail Set with Tray, Glasses & Shaker Pitcher
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage cocktail set was made by the Bernard Rice's & Sons of the United States and dates to approximately 1965 and done in their Patricia pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set 8 Service 66 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless. Dinner Size Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 66 pieces. This set in...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Antique Victorian cut glass and silver plated claret jug, Circa 1870 in date The flared, diamond and prismatic cut glass body below a foliate chased mount, with...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

WMF Roller Skating Cigarette Case
Located in Newark, England
Rare Roller Skating Cigarette Case The Cigarette Case of slim rectangular form plated in Silver features a central front scene with three male figures r...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Rare Antique English Old Sheffield Plate period Geo. IV Jas. Dixon round Basket
Located in Charleston, SC
One of the rarest and finest Geo. IV period Old Sheffield Plate Cake, Flower or Bread Baskets we have ever acquired. This basket is large, impressive, hand-chased and hand engraved ...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver, Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate

English Sheffield and Crystal Caviar Holder, 80s
Located in Palermo, IT
English sheffield and crystal caviar holder, 1980s Found in a noble apartment. Small signs of the time.
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1980s British Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Crystal, Sheffield Plate

Antique English Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plate Toast Rack, Dated 1903
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English silverplated four slice toast rack made by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, England, dated 1903. Maker's mark on reverse. This Fine quality silver toast rack is w...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rococo Silver Plate Centrepiece Surtout De Table Epergne Dish
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning English rococo silver plate centrepiece Big piece on three platters and amazing rococo motifs such as leaf motifs and scrolls Amazing piece of Sheffield silver pl...
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1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

1950s SG Hall Mark England Large Silver Plate Serving Spoon and Fork Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Two Pieces Salad Serving Set Silver Plate Hallmark England 4915. SG Hall Mark England Large Silver Plate Serving Spoon and Fork Set. Engla...
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Mid-20th Century British Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Philippe Starck Object Pointus Flatware
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Philippe Stark 5 piece place sets of flatware manufactured by Sasaki.Setting for six No longer in production. knife-10" large fork-9" large spoon-9" small fork-7" small spoon-6"
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Late 20th Century Japanese Sheffield and Silverplate

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Stainless Steel

A Fine Regency Sterling Silver Salver London, 1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Fine Regency Sterling Silver Salver London, 1820 Additional information: Date : Hallmarked in London in 1820 for Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard Period : Regency, George III- Geo...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Delta Airline Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 4 Service 19 Pieces Estate
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delta Airline Stainless Steel Flatware set, 19 pieces. This set includes: 4 Dinner Knives, 8 3/8" 4 Dinner Forks, 7 3/8" 4 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 4 Teaspoons, 6 1/4" 3 Hollow Handle Bu...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Los Castillo Silver-Plate Pitcher with Crushed Turquoise Stone Parrot
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely hallmarked vintage Los Castillo hand hammered silver plate vase or vessel is mid century modern. It is heavy gage silver plate. The perched parrot on top has crushed tur...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Pair of Antique English Elkington Neoclassical Silver Plate Candlesticks c. 1899
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of antique English silverplated candlesticks by Elkington & Co, Birmingham, England, dated 1899. Marked "Elkington & Co" with hallmarks on base. These gorgeous candle...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Liberty's of London Arts & Crafts Pot Stand With Decorative Botanical Etchings
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Pretty Liberty of London Arts and Crafts Engraved Pot Stand With Decorative Botanical Etchings Early 1900's.
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Sheffield and Silverplate

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Pewter

24-piece Birks Regency plate Fish Set C.1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
24-piece Birks Regency plate Fish Set C.1920. Comprising 12 fish knives and 12 fish forks. Simple thread design. Condition: Good. Lengths: 7.25 inc...
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1920s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Large Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker with Engraved Recipes
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual and large sized Art Deco cocktail Shaker by the well renowned P H Vogel, fully signed on the underside together with "Made In England". ...
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1940s British Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

English Silver Plated Oval Shape Hand Decorated Interior Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your hosting experience with our exquisite English Sheffield silver plated serving tray. This captivating piece not only showcase the timeless beauty of silver, but also features an intricately engraved design on its interior, adding a touch of artistry and sophistication to your table. Indulge in the allure of this meticulously crafted and decorated serving tray...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Very Fine & Decorative Silver Plate Covered Sauce Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative silver plate covered sauce dish. Dimensions: Height 5 3/4" x Width 8 1/2" x Depth 5 CW4893.
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Early 1900s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Deco Silver Plated Ice Bucket and Bottle Holder, Italy, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Rationalist silver plated Ice bucket and bottle holder. Size refers to the bottle holder.
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1950s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plate Lidded Tankard Elkington & Co. 'Attributed'
Located in Newark, England
Fine Elkington & Co. (Attributed) silver plated lidded tankard. The tankard of typical shape with hinged lid, slightly tapered body with u-shaped handle. The tankard profusely decorated with repousse type silver plated relief...
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19th Century British Rococo Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

William Hutton & Sons, Antique Silver-Plate Serving Spoons, U.K., circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS - Antique pair of silver-plate serving spoons - signed on the back of each spoon - United Kingdom - circa 1900. Excellent antique condition - no loss - no da...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Powdered sugar spoon, Bracia Buch, Poland, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Powdered sugar spoon made of plated metal Dipper with a leaf-shaped strainer, handle in the form of a vine hallmarked GEBR. BUCH / WARSCHAU - indistinctly reflected and the attempt...
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Late 19th Century Polish Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Pair George III Old Sheffield Silver Plated Three Light Candelabras.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair George III Old Sheffield Silver Plated Three Light Candelabras. Elegant pair of 19th century Georgian Sheffield Silver Plate thre...
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19th Century English George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Eva Solo #02 by Tools Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 4 Service 16 Pcs New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eva Solo #02 by Eva Solo Design by Tools Stainless Steel Flatware set, 16 pieces. This set includes: 4 Dinner Knives, 8 3/8" 4 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4" 4 Teaspoo...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Stainless Steel

Art Deco Hammered Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A sleek and stylish 1920s Art Deco hammered silverplate cocktail or martini shaker with removable cap and pour spout. Signed on reverse. It's decorative and functional, perfect as a ...
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1920s North American Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Footed Oval Shape Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Discover the captivating beauty of our antique English silver-plated footed serving tray with a stunning border design. This remarkable piece seamlessly blends the allure of antiquit...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century French Silvered Metal Animal Knife Rests - Set of 8
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining table with elegance using this set of eight "Porte-Couteaux". Crafted in France circa 1960, each silvered piece is different and depicts an outdoor animal...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Antique Silver Plated Entrée Dish
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique silver plated entrée dish having a quality lift off top with twin handles above a silver plated dish with an ornate border. A deli...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

English Art Deco Period Silver Plate Water Jug or Chocolate Pot
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Fine English water pitcher or chocolate pot in the Art Deco style.
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid 20th Century Art Deco Paul Revere Silver Plated 8 Bowl Poole Silver Company
By Paul Revere, Poole Silver Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1950th Poole Silver Company produced Art Deco footed Bowl and designed by Paul Revere. This is the 8 inches diameter bow with a base of 5.5 inches diameter...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Steel

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 76 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless. Dinner Size Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 76 pieces....
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique WMF Silver Plated Sweets / Visiting Card / Key/ Tray Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful WMF Art Nouveau silver plated visiting card tray Circa 1900 in date. Depicting a female figure in a long, flowing diaphanous dress, the train forming the double sided tray, with the impressed maker's mark and stamped '169' to underside. This exquisite casket could house anything from trinkets, keys, sweets to jewellery. Whatever you choose to use this item for you are sure to do it in style. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 22 x Width 34.5 x Depth 16.5 Dimensions in inches: Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 6 inches WMF In 1853, Daniel Straub, a miller from Geislingen, joined forces with the Schweizer Brothers to form the "Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer" in Geislingen. This was the second company to be founded by Straub - previously in 1850, from the nucleus of a small repair workshop, which he had set up to work on the construction of Geislingen's famous railway incline, he had founded Maschinenfabrik Geislingen. This company was involved mainly in manufacturing mill turbines and traded throughout Europe. As early as 1862, the young company distinguished itself by winning a gold medal at the World Exhibition in London. In 1866, following the departure of the brothers Louis and Friedrich Schweizer, the company was renamed Straub & Sohn" (Straub & Son). The company showroom, built in 1868 in Berlin, gradually evolved to become the company's first retail outlet. Three years later, the company was already employing 60 workers. By 1880, the number of employees had grown to approximately 200 and the company was already producing 960 different items. 1880 saw the merger between Straub & Sohn and "Ritter & Co.", Esslingen, to form a public limited company under the name of Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. At the time of the merger, Ritter & Co.'s Esslingen factory was already using the electroplating method of silver plating and had the more modern production facilities at its disposal. Straub's company, on the other hand, was the more profitable of the two. 1892 saw the development of a special technique for silver plating cutlery, whereby the silver is distributed in a way that, at the points of the cutlery most exposed to wear and tear, the coating is twice as thick as elsewhere. This process was patented and is still in use today. Known nowadays as 'Perfect Hard Silver plating' the technique remains exclusive to WMF. Under Carl Hugele the company gained international standing. At the turn of the century the factory in Geislingen employed 3,000 workers. By 1910, this number had already grown to 4,000, making WMF the largest company in Wurttemberg at this time. Sales catalogues were printed in twelve languages. Subsidiary companies in London, Warsaw and Vienna opened up export markets. Under the direction of Albert Mayer the WMF studio was influenced by the art nouveau style. The product range was modernized and considerably extended. In 1905 WMF acquired a majority holding of the Cologne company Orivit AG, which manufactured products from "Orivit", a tin alloy. As of 1925, products created by the Contemporary Decorative Products Department (NKA) made their debut on the market. This department was set up under the direction of Hugo Debach in order to establish the name of WMF amongst consumers interested in art and design. This department was responsible for producing the special "Ikora" finish, which has earned an important place in the annals of art history. The "Ikora" brand name referred to a specific method of treating the surface of the metal, by which layers of coating were applied in a partly chemical and partly heat induced process. A host of newly developed hand-finishing techniques enhanced the possibilities for adding decorative flourishes to the products. Despite being mass produced, every item looked as if it had been individually crafted. At the end of the war the company had lost its foreign assets, associated factories...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Christofle, Paris - Large Vintage Malmaison Silver Plated Tray
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage silver plated tray by the creme de la creme of makers, Christofle of Paris. Named after the Château de la Malmaison, ...
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1980s French Empire Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Italian Midcentury Silver Plated Menu Cocktail Shaker by Fornari
Located in Roma, IT
A fabulous vintage Italian recipe cocktail shaker made in Italy by the historic Roman company "Fornari". The "Fornari" family was a point of reference in Rome for the purchase of Si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Gourmet by Villeroy & Boch Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 131 Pcs in Book
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gourmet by Villeroy & Boch An example of this pattern is pictured in the hardcover book “Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P. Hood Jr. & Phil Dreis. Illustrated on page 426. This set is from the authors' incredible lifetime collection of innovative flatware, featured in their book. Gourmet - Introduced originally as Gourmet Stars. An avant-garde design with fifteen different piece types targeted to the hospitality trade. Circa 2010 (discontinued). Large Gourmet by Villeroy & Boch stainless steel Flatware set - 131 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, #0065, 9 1/8" 12 Dinner Forks, #0050, 8" 12 Gourmet Forks, #0080, 7 5/8" 12 Teaspoons, #0160, 5 1/2" 12 Dessert Spoons, #0070, 6 3/4" 12 Dinner Spoons, #0040, 8" 12 Cocktail Forks, #0617, 4 3/4" 12 Iced Tea Spoons, #0600, 7 5/8" 11 Demitasse Spoons, #0180, 4 3/8" 12 Tasting Spoons...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Stainless Steel

Antique Barker Bros. Silver Plated Covered Entree Server with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated covered server was made by the well known Barker Brothers of England in approximately 1880 and done in a period Victorian style. This entree server...
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Late 19th Century Canadian Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Arabic /Middle Eastern Silverplated Dallah Coffee Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Arabic /Middle Eastern Silverplated Dallah Coffee Pot 20th century 1950s/60s Nicer than most examples, with bright silverplating, all over e...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

1950s Silver Grape Motif Large Punch Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Large 1950s silver plated punch bowl. Hand engraved R single letter monogram. Newly re-plated and polished to a high shine.
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1950s American Georgian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set 12 Service 76 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless. Dinner Size Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 76 pieces. This set in...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

The Temperance/ Rosewater Basin by Elkington
Located in London, GB
The original Temperance Basin was made by François Briot around 1585 and was acquired by the V&A in 1855. The most notable reproduction is the silver gilt Wimbledon Ladies Singles Ch...
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19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set 12 Service 160 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless. Monumental Dinner Size Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 160 pieces....
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 128 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
This exquisite and desirable pattern was designed for the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. The nations of the world joined with America to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America. This beautiful and unique pattern features a stylized dolphin on the handles with a dragon-like tongue with the tail wrapping around the handles. Rare Columbia by 1847 Rogers Bros...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Mid Century French Louis XV Silver Plated Tray with Ornate Scrolls & Engravings
Located in Dallas, TX
Serve food in style on this elegant antique tray. Crafted in France circa 1950, the decorative tray sits on four curved feet decorated with shell motifs, and features ornate handles ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Nouveau 'Wave' Motif Silver on Copper Flagon by Kayserzinn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau 'Wave' Motif Silver on Copper Flagon by Kayserzinn Germany, circa 1900s This is a fine example of Art Nouveau with this exquisite 'Wave' motif silver on copper flagon by...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

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Copper

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 162 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless. Monumental Dinner Size Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set -...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Convertible Candelabras or Candlesticks with Leaf Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique candelabras are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. These candelabras a...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plate Round Serving Tray with Gallery Rim
Located in Toronto, ON
An antique silver plate round serving tray with gallery rim.
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Early 20th Century Canadian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage 1940’s Birks Regency Plate Spreaders
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage set of six English Birks regency plate spreaders for butter or other condiments. Stainless blades.
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1940s English Regency Revival Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Art Deco French Silver-Plate and Rosewood Pedestal Bowl Or Serving Piece
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and substantial French Art Deco silver- plate and rosewood base pedestal bowl or serving piece has concentric lines at the column and top of the base before the rosewoo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

A Pair of Edwardian Silver Plated Entree Dishes by Hukin and Heath
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Edwardian Silver Plated Entree Dishes by Hukin and Heath A Pair of antique Edwardian silver plated entree dishes in quality silver plate these rectangular entree dishes ...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Pair 19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plate Flower Bud Vases
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of elegant antique (19th century) English silverplate bud vases with chased horizontal bands and oval shaped rosettes, and fine chased beading at the foot.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plate Double Biscuit Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate Double Biscuit Box.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver-Plated Ice Cream Bowls '6 Items'
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
6 Lovely ice cream bowls, they have a very nice Art Deco base.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Sugar Bowl, Silver Metal
Located in Monza, IT
Vintage sugar bowl, silver metal Refined silver metal sugar bowl, 70s. dimensions: 16x12cm, height 13cm
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20th Century British Adam Style Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique English Gothic Style Silver Plate Toast Racks, dated 1923
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique English silverplated toast racks, dated 1923. Maker's mark and hallmarks on reverse. These fine quality silver toast ra...
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1920s English Gothic Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique gallery serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but presumed to date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is composed of silver plate ov...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

William Hutton & Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
William Hutton & Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen The little Oak Canteen is good and sound, it contains a set of 6 Fruit Knives and with the Forks on the inside of the lid all in very...
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1940s Adam Style Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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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