English Sheffield Tea Urn with Dolphin Head Spout, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Sheffield tea urn with floral finial, hand chased feather banding, flanking scrolled
Sheffield Plate
A Large Late Regency Period Sheffield Tea Urn
Located in Montreal, QC
exuberant and lively ornament. The two handled urn is banded with leaves and acanthus. The shaped
Silver Plate
English Sheffield Hand Chased Acanthus Tea Urn, Circa 1830
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Charleston, SC
English Sheffield tea urn with hand chased floral motif, fluted, and beaded decorative work
Copper, Sheffield Plate, Tin
Neoclassical Sheffield Plate Atlas Tea Urn
Located in Torino, IT
Neoclassical tea urn, Old Sheffield, Inghilterra, 1790.
Sheffield Plate
Sheffield tea/coffee urn circa 1825
Located in Houston, TX
This urn is extremely fine due to the workmanship and fine Engraving. The handles are curved an
Silver
$2,100
H 18 in W 14 in D 13 in
Antique English Georgian Sheffield Silver Tea Server Urn, Circa 1830-1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Old English Georgian Sheffield Silver Tea Server Urn, Circa 1830-1840.
Sheffield Plate
$992Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 7 in D 8 in
Diminutive Antique Sheffield Plate Armorial Tea/Cider Urn, Style Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Antique Sheffield Plate Armorial Tea/Cider Urn, Style Matthew Boulton, England, Circa
Sheffield Plate
$2,142
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 13.39 in
Antique Regency Old Sheffield Silver Plated Tea Urn Samovar 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Regency Old Sheffield silver plated tea urn, Circa 1820 in date
Sheffield Plate
19th Century English Silver Plate Samovar / Tea Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English silver plated samovar / tea or coffee urn with Ram detail side handles and
Silver Plate, Copper
$980
H 16.5 in W 9 in D 8 in
A Tétard Freres silver plate Tea Urn / samovar with mahogany fittings circa 1900
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An antique French Régence-style silver-plated hot water or tea urn (samovar), retaining its
Silver Plate
$2,799
H 22 in W 15 in D 12.5 in
Antique Early Victorian Silver Plated Tea or Hot Water Urn with Floral Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
date to approximately 1850 and done in the period Early Victorian style. This hot water or tea urn is
Silver Plate
$799
H 12.25 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Antique Georgian Styled Silver Plated Tea or Hot Water Urn with Lion Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hot water urn or server is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Silver Plate
$6,600
H 18 in W 15 in D 16.25 in
Matthew Boulton English Georgian Regency Sheffield Plate Hot Water Urn
By Matthew Boulton
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Regency hot water urn, ca 1820. Bellied bowl with half-gadrooning leaf-mounted and wrapped
Sheffield Plate
Sheffield Plate Tea Urn
Located in Seattle, WA
An English Sheffield plate hot water or tea urn, having vine leaf and grape motifs. The inverted
19th Century Sheffield Plate Samovar Tea Urn
Located in London, GB
A wonderful large early 19th century Sheffield plate samovar or water or tea urn. Showing detailed
Silver Plate, Copper
Unavailable
H 18 in W 14 in D 15 in
Antique English Silver Plate Samovar Tea Coffee Urn Sheffield Silver Plate
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous antique Sheffield silver plate samovar or tea urn. We date this piece to circa 1820 and
English Antique Silverplate Tea Urn
Located in Warwick, NY
Note the appropriate and sexy lion design in the oval frontal cartouche.
19th Century Silver Plate Samovar Tea Urn
Located in London, GB
A 19th century elegant silver plate tea urn/ samovar with delicate floral engraving.
Silver Plate
Antique Finest Sheffield Tea Urn by Elkington of London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Finest Sheffield Tea Urn by Elkington of London, master silvermaker
Silver
English Silverplate Tea Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional English silverplate tea urn is the perfect accessory for serving tea, coffee or
Silver Plate
English Silverplate Locomotive Tea Urn
By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally rare English silverplate tea urn takes the playful form of a locomotive. Made to
Silver Plate
George III Style Sheffield Hot Water Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
George III style Sheffield hot water urn
Silver Plate
Sold
H 15.75 in W 10 in D 13 in
Antique Victorian Rogers Smith Repousse Silver Plate Tea Coffee Urn Samovar
By Rogers, Smith & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique silver plated coffee urn and burner by Rogers Smith & Co of New Haven, Connecticut
Silver Plate
Sold
H 19.75 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Antique English Regency Pedestal Silver Plate Samovar, Tea Urn, circa 1890
By Sheffield
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Regency silver plated samovar tea urn offers bulbous form with molded domed top
Silver Plate
4 Piece Sheffield England Silver with Antique Silver Tea Urn
By Walker & Hall
Located in Wilton, CT
circa 1920 sterling tea urn on stand.All in near mint condition.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 15.36 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
Antique Regency Old Sheffield Tea Urn Samovar Matthew Boulton, 19th Century
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Regency Old Sheffield silver plated tea urn, circa 1820 in date
Sheffield Plate
Sold
H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Antique Old Sheffield Plated 'Melon' Pattern Tea Urn Made c.1830
Located in London, London
Made circa 1830, this fine George IV, antique, Old Sheffield plate tea urn features a melon shaped
Sheffield Plate
English Old Sheffield Large Silver on Copper Regency Tea Urn, 1820s
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This regency Old Sheffield silver on copper tea urn features a half fluted lid with urn shaped
Silver, Copper
Sold
H 19.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
19th Century Sheffield Silver Plate Lion's Head Handle, Ball Foot Coffee-Tea Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and highly decorative silver plated hot water, tea or coffee urn. We attribute to one
Copper, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Silver Plate Tea Urn
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large English silver plate tea urn with lion handles. The classic urn shape with front spigot
Silver Plate
Antique English Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Tea or Hot Water Urn
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated tea or hot water urn is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in
Silver Plate, Brass
Sold
H 19 in W 7 in D 12 in
Early 20th Century FB Roger silver company Silverplate Samovar, Coffee/tea Urn
Located in Birmingham, AL
Silverplate Samovar, Coffee Urn, With Lid and Ebony Insulators. This is a fabulous coffee or hot
Silver Plate
Sold
H 12.25 in W 8.5 in D 10 in
Antique English Silver Plated Tea or Hot Water Urn with Lion Mounts & Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small silver plated tea or hot water urn is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but clearly
Silver Plate
Regency Sheffield Tea Urn with Case
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A large and elegant Sheffield tea urn, silver over copper, with original English oak traveling case.
Silver, Copper
Antique English Sheffied tea urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield tea urn.
Sheffield Plate Tea Urn
Located in Hudson, NY
Sheffield plate tea urn. English 19th Century
Sheffield Plate
English Regency Sheffield plate tea urn.
Located in Hudson, NY
English Regency Sheffield plate tea urn. Ivory handle. Circa 1820's.
Sheffield Plate
Ornate, Large 19th Century Sheffield Silverplate Tea Urn, English
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful showy 19th century silverplate tea urn Likely English Very good condition. Missing
Silver Plate
19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Tea Urn
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English Victorian silver plated tea urn with wonderful embossed decoration to shoulders and
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Silver Plate Vase Shaped Tea Urn
Located in Suffolk, GB
A good quality late 19th century silver plate vase shaped tea urn. The main body of the urn is
Silver Plate
Sheffield Plate Table Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
Sheffield plate Regency tea urn made into lamp.
Sheffield Plate
Sheffield Plate Tea Urn
Located in LAGNES France,, Other
Certificate of authenticity dated 1970 from Rackhams Harrods Ltd of Birmingham Good condition, slight rubbing to fretwork on base Ebony top to tap
Rare Set of Four Late 19th Century Silver Plated Large Tea Urns
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A rare set of four late 19th century, finely engraved silver plated large tea urns. In wonderful
Silver Plate
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.25 in Dm 8.75 in
"Nude Orpheus with Owl and Parrot, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Rondel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A modern interpretation of the ancient story that Orpheus played the lyre so sweetly and enchantingly that he charmed and calmed wild animals, this Art Deco bronze rondel shows Orphe...
Bronze
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Located in Madrid, ES
Water fountain in hand painted ceramic. Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.
Ceramic
$5,691Sale Price / set|39% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 11.82 in
Louis XVI Style French Majestic Pair of Crystal and Bronze Girandoles
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Monum...
Crystal, Bronze
English Sheffield Cut Crystal Acanthus & Berry Epergne, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English Sheffield epergne with a centered cut crystal bowl, four scrolled arms with fitted crystal bowls, chased vine & berry motif throughout, and terminating on a squared base with...
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 66 in W 52 in D 5.25 in
French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Empire style 19th century Napoleon III giltwood and gesso carved figural mirror frame, flanked by a pair of sitting winged sphinxes, with carved scrolls, garlands ...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Grand Tour Male Nude Bronze Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century bronze male nude sculpture on wood pedestal base.
Bronze
$25,000 / set
H 26 in W 12 in D 9 in
Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Mounted White Sèvres Style Vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fron...
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
On Hold|$5,200
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 33 in
Osvaldo Borsani Mid-Century Italian Mirrored Dining Table, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Austin, TX
Dining table from Italy by iconic designer Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Fossati Attilio & Arturo from 1950. Originally designed as part of a full room set by Borsani. This piece h...
Bronze
$1,509
H 14.5 in W 17.5 in D 6 in
Early 1900 Large Black Forest Fine Carved Burling Stag / Deer Sculpture Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and beautifully carved, wooden Black Forest stag sculpture. From the posture it is obvious that this impressive stag, with his head turned up, is attempting to attract and...
Wood
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
19th Century French Limoges Enamel Plaque in Gilt Bronze Frame
By Limoges
Located in London, GB
This beautiful Limoges enamel plaque depicts a knight in full armour. He is portrayed turning towards the viewer, as though he is about to unsheathe his sword. The knight stands befo...
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
$19,450Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...
Ormolu
19th Century Italian Empire Giltwood Queen Bed, Frame Only
Located in Houston, TX
This listing is for bed frame only. Mattressm bedding and pillows not included and shown only for decorative purposes. A period Italian Empire queen bed beautifully carved with Neoc...
Mahogany
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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