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What was silver plate called?
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The silver plate commonly used during the 18th century is Sheffield plate. It is a combination of silver and copper. By the mid 19th century, most silver plate pieces featured electroplating. Find a collection of Sheffield plate silver ware on 1stDibs.
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Vintage Hotel Silver Food Dome
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage hotel silver food dome found in France has a brass art deco handle. Beautiful patina
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Silver Food Dome
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible large silver-plate food dome with a beautiful, simple decorative edge detail. Large
Category
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,250
Vintage Hotel Silver Serving Dome
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage hotel silver food dome found in France marked with a crown, dragon and stag as pictured
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Mid-20th Century French Other Sheffield and Silverplate
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Silver Plate
Large Dome Top Food Cover
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very handsome large-scale food cover. Perfect as centrepiece for table decoration.
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,740 Sale Price
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Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Revolving Dome Oval Chafing Dish Food Warmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Revolving Dome Oval Chafing Dish Food Warmer. Circa Early 20th
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Serving Pieces
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Silver Plate
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Revolving Dome Oval Chafing Dish Food Warmer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Revolving Dome Oval Chafing Dish Food Warmer. Item features an
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Serving Pieces
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Silver Plate