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Pair of Antique English Entree Dishes in Tray by James Dixon, circa 1890-1900
Pair of Antique English Entree Dishes in Tray by James Dixon, circa 1890-1900

Pair of Antique English Entree Dishes in Tray by James Dixon, circa 1890-1900

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusual serving set by the top quality English silversmith, James Dixon and Sons of

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century British Old Sheffield Plate Bon Dish with Crystal Bowl
19th Century British Old Sheffield Plate Bon Dish with Crystal Bowl

19th Century British Old Sheffield Plate Bon Dish with Crystal Bowl

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a 19th century piece of old Sheffield-plated silver (EPNS) Handled Bon Dish complete

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Arts Nouveau 50 Silver Piece Desert Set in Original Sycamore Canteen, 1860
Arts Nouveau 50 Silver Piece Desert Set in Original Sycamore Canteen, 1860

Arts Nouveau 50 Silver Piece Desert Set in Original Sycamore Canteen, 1860

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

serving fork and knife presented on removable trays in the original Maple canteen The solid silver

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Large Antique English Rectangular Old Sheffield Silver Plated Serving Tray
Large Antique English Rectangular Old Sheffield Silver Plated Serving Tray

Large Antique English Rectangular Old Sheffield Silver Plated Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large and substantial silver plated serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker and

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Sheffield Silver Plate Round Shape / Engraved Serving Tray
English Sheffield Silver Plate Round Shape / Engraved Serving Tray

English Sheffield Silver Plate Round Shape / Engraved Serving Tray

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

this exceptional sheffield silver plate serving tray. Meticulously crafted to perfection, this

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Georgian Crested Sheffield Silver Plate Handled Serving Tray
Antique Georgian Crested Sheffield Silver Plate Handled Serving Tray

Antique Georgian Crested Sheffield Silver Plate Handled Serving Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine and large Georgian period crested English Sheffield silver plate serving tray. Early

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage English Sheffield Silver Plated Copper Footed Bar Serving Gallery Tray
Vintage English Sheffield Silver Plated Copper Footed Bar Serving Gallery Tray

Vintage English Sheffield Silver Plated Copper Footed Bar Serving Gallery Tray

By Sheffield

Located in Roslyn, NY

A vintage English Sheffield style silver plated over copper footed barware / serving gallery

Category

20th Century European Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Sheffield Square Shape Silver Plate Barware / Serving Tray
English Sheffield Square Shape Silver Plate Barware / Serving Tray

English Sheffield Square Shape Silver Plate Barware / Serving Tray

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage English Sheffield footed square shape silver plate barware / serving tray. The barware

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Handles & Engraving
Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Handles & Engraving

Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Handles & Engraving

By International Silver

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large silver plated serving tray was made by the International Silver Co. or England is

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Sheffield English Tiger Oak & Silver Gallery Serving Tray
Antique Sheffield English Tiger Oak & Silver Gallery Serving Tray

Antique Sheffield English Tiger Oak & Silver Gallery Serving Tray

By Hammond, Creake & Co.

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique Sheffield tiger oak serving tray with silver plate gallery and center plaque on four

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Tray Tables

Materials

Silver Plate

Amazing English Sheffield Plate Tray, 1851
Amazing English Sheffield Plate Tray, 1851

Amazing English Sheffield Plate Tray, 1851

Located in Aci Castello, IT

large serving tray in Sheffield plate, made in England, inscription in the front with the date 9

Category

Antique 1850s British Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Large Vintage English Sheffield Plated Footed Serving or Barware Tray
Large Vintage English Sheffield Plated Footed Serving or Barware Tray

Large Vintage English Sheffield Plated Footed Serving or Barware Tray

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Large Vintage English sheffield silver plated footed gallery serving tray or barware tray

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Engraved Octogonal Gallery Serving Tray
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Engraved Octogonal Gallery Serving Tray

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Engraved Octogonal Gallery Serving Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This silver plated octagonally shaped gallery serving tray was made by Barker Bros or Barker-Ellis

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

Vintage English Silver Plated Serving Tray
Vintage English Silver Plated Serving Tray

Vintage English Silver Plated Serving Tray

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Vintage English silver plated serving tray with interior and bordering details. Excellent condition

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Marquetry Inlay
Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Marquetry Inlay

Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Marquetry Inlay

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This silver plated gallery tray was made by Barker & Ellis of England in approximately 1910. The

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Barker Ellis Round Footed Serving Tray or Salva
Antique Silver Plated Barker Ellis Round Footed Serving Tray or Salva

Antique Silver Plated Barker Ellis Round Footed Serving Tray or Salva

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This round silver plated serving tray or salva was made by the renowned Barker Ellis Silver Company

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian English Sheffield Silver Plate Scalloped Gallery Tray
Edwardian English Sheffield Silver Plate Scalloped Gallery Tray

Edwardian English Sheffield Silver Plate Scalloped Gallery Tray

Located in Pearland, TX

A fine antique early 20th-Century English silverplate footed gallery serving or barware tray with

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Square Gallery Serving or Bottle Tray
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Square Gallery Serving or Bottle Tray

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Square Gallery Serving or Bottle Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. The tray is composed of silver plate and done in a unique

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Silver Plated Serving Tray - Christofle
Large Silver Plated Serving Tray - Christofle

Large Silver Plated Serving Tray - Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful large silver-plated tray, from the French brand Christofle. The tray is in incredibly

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Belle Époque Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry & Leaf Decor
Large Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry & Leaf Decor

Large Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry & Leaf Decor

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique oval silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1920s Van Bergh Silver Plate Serving Tray
1920s Van Bergh Silver Plate Serving Tray

1920s Van Bergh Silver Plate Serving Tray

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1920s silver plate serving / bar tray by Van Bergh. Acrylic insert.

Category

Vintage 1920s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray
Large Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray

Large Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray

Located in East Hampton, NY

Large Sheffield silver plated brass serving tray. Unmarked Weight: 8 lbs.

Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Wonderful Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Plated Gallery Tray English Mahogany Table
Wonderful Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Plated Gallery Tray English Mahogany Table

Wonderful Faux Tortoiseshell Silver Plated Gallery Tray English Mahogany Table

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful faux tortoiseshell and silver plated English gallery tray, which can be removable from

Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique English Silver Plate Serving Tray
Large Antique English Silver Plate Serving Tray

Large Antique English Silver Plate Serving Tray

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Lambertville, NJ

tray surface. This tray was made in England for the Gorham silver company and marked England and Gorham

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Silver Plated Serving Tray - Christofle - Malmaison
Large Silver Plated Serving Tray - Christofle - Malmaison

Large Silver Plated Serving Tray - Christofle - Malmaison

By Christofle

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful large silver-plated tray, from the French brand Christofle. The name of the model is

Category

Early 2000s French Empire Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver-Plated Serving Tray by Mappin & Webb
Antique Silver-Plated Serving Tray by Mappin & Webb

Antique Silver-Plated Serving Tray by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

Antique Silver-Plated Serving Tray by Mappin & Webb. Condition: Good original condition. Light

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Ornate Antique Christofle Silver Plated Serving Tray
Large Ornate Antique Christofle Silver Plated Serving Tray

Large Ornate Antique Christofle Silver Plated Serving Tray

By Christofle

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very large and substantial antique silver plated serving tray was made in France around the

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Rectangular Footed Silver Plated Serving Tray
Large Antique Rectangular Footed Silver Plated Serving Tray

Large Antique Rectangular Footed Silver Plated Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large and rectangular shaped silver plated serving tray is presumed to have been made in

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Midcentury Serving Tray by Sheffield Silver Co
Midcentury Serving Tray by Sheffield Silver Co

Midcentury Serving Tray by Sheffield Silver Co

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Midcentury silver plate and rosewood formica 14" serving tray with silver plate edge by Sheffield

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Ornate Antique Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray
Large Ornate Antique Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray

Large Ornate Antique Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

oval shaped silver plated serving tray has very ornate handles and surround, and has intricate

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate Waiter's Serving Tray
WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate Waiter's Serving Tray

WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plate Waiter's Serving Tray

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Miami Beach, FL

German WMF Art Nouveau silver plated handled waiter's tray with berry and ivy foliage relief with

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Modern Silver-Plated and Mahogany Serving Tray
French Modern Silver-Plated and Mahogany Serving Tray

French Modern Silver-Plated and Mahogany Serving Tray

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Modern Silver-Plated and Mahogany Serving Tray France, Circa 1950s-1960s Unmarked, Style

Category

20th Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Large Antique Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Large Antique Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large oval silver plated gallery serving tray is unmarked, but presumed to be made in England

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Brass

Antique Oval Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray
Antique Oval Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray

Antique Oval Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is composed of silver plate over

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Oval Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray
Antique Oval Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray

Antique Oval Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is composed of silver plate over copper and is oval

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Sheffield England Chippendale Silver Plated Scalloped Serving Platter Bar Tray
Sheffield England Chippendale Silver Plated Scalloped Serving Platter Bar Tray

Sheffield England Chippendale Silver Plated Scalloped Serving Platter Bar Tray

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheffield England Chippendale Style Silver Plated Scalloped Serving Platter Bar Tray Raised

Category

Mid-20th Century Chippendale Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Barker Ellis Silverplated Serving Tray
Barker Ellis Silverplated Serving Tray

Barker Ellis Silverplated Serving Tray

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Ornate silverplated serving tray featuring dual handles, a hand chased center and a raised border

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique silver plated serving tray or platter originates from England from the early

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Primrose Plate Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Large Antique Primrose Plate Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

Large Antique Primrose Plate Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Primrose Plate company of

Category

Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

A Very Large Silver Plated Drinks Tray / Serving Tray, England Circa 1930
A Very Large Silver Plated Drinks Tray / Serving Tray, England Circa 1930

A Very Large Silver Plated Drinks Tray / Serving Tray, England Circa 1930

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very large and fine quality silver-plated drinks tray / serving tray of oval form, the undulating

Category

Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Styled Rectangular Silver Plated English Gallery Serving Tray
Antique Styled Rectangular Silver Plated English Gallery Serving Tray

Antique Styled Rectangular Silver Plated English Gallery Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique styled silver plated gallery serving tray was made by Cavalier Plate of England in

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Serpentine Shaped Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Large Antique Serpentine Shaped Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Large Antique Serpentine Shaped Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large silver plated gallery tray shows no maker's marks or country of origin, but is presumed

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Stylied English Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Antique Stylied English Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Antique Stylied English Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1960 and done in an Edwardian style. The tray is composed of silver plate over copper and has a

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vtg Sheffield English Victorian Style Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray
Vtg Sheffield English Victorian Style Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray

Vtg Sheffield English Victorian Style Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheffield English Victorian Style Silver Plated Oval Serving Platter Tray. Item featured is

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Birks Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Tray with Floral Engraving
Antique Birks Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Tray with Floral Engraving

Antique Birks Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Tray with Floral Engraving

By Henry Birks

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This silver plated serving tray was made for the renowned Birks department store chain, most likely

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents & Engraving
Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents & Engraving

Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents & Engraving

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This ornate silver plated serving tray was made in England in approximately 1950 in a Victorian

Category

Mid-20th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

Large Antique English Edwardian Styled Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray
Large Antique English Edwardian Styled Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray

Large Antique English Edwardian Styled Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large silver plated serving tray shows no maker's mark, but did originate from England and

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Large English Serpentine Shaped Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Antique Large English Serpentine Shaped Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Antique Large English Serpentine Shaped Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

tray is done in silver plate and has a pierced gallery around the sides with raised handles with a

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Birks Regency Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Handles & Engraving
Birks Regency Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Handles & Engraving

Birks Regency Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Handles & Engraving

By Henry Birks

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made for the well known Birks retailer, likely

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

Antique Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Floral Decoration
Antique Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Floral Decoration

Antique Rectangular Silver Plated Serving Tray with Stylized Floral Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique rectangular silver plated serving tray is unsigned, but presumed to have originated

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Engraving
Antique Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Engraving

Antique Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Engraving

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is composed of silver plate over copper and has a

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Styled Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving & Handles
Antique Styled Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving & Handles

Antique Styled Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving & Handles

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This small antique styled silver plated serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

Antique Styled Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving & Handles
Antique Styled Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving & Handles

Antique Styled Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving & Handles

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This rectangular antique styled silver plated serving tray was made in Canada by Marlboro Plate in

Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Copper

Pair of Midcentury Serving Trays by Sheffield Silver Co.
Pair of Midcentury Serving Trays by Sheffield Silver Co.

Pair of Midcentury Serving Trays by Sheffield Silver Co.

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of midcentury rosewood Formica serving trays with silver plate edge by Sheffield Silver Co

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grape & Leaf Decoration
Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grape & Leaf Decoration

Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grape & Leaf Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique silver plated rectangular serving tray originates from England and dates to

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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Sheffield Silver Plate Serving Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sheffield silver plate serving tray available at 1stDibs. Each sheffield silver plate serving tray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and silver plate. Your living room may not be complete without a sheffield silver plate serving tray — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A sheffield silver plate serving tray is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sheffield silver plate serving tray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barker Ellis Silver Co., Sheffield Silver Co. and Christofle are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sheffield Silver Plate Serving Tray?

A sheffield silver plate serving tray can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $995, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $5,800.

Finding the Right Sheffield-silverplate for You

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.