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Christofle Silverplate Wine Trolley
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silverplate Wine Trolley Christofle Circa 1873 This magnificent late 19th-century silver-plated
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Christofle Silverplate Wine Trolley
Christofle Silverplate Wine Trolley
$12,850
H 9 in W 7 in D 14 in
Antique Silverplate Monogram 'S" Pitcher
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique Silverplate Monogrammed Pitcher with curvy flourishes & ornate trim around the rim.
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silverplate Monogram 'S" Pitcher
Antique Silverplate Monogram 'S" Pitcher
$86 Sale Price
62% Off
H 7.25 in W 8 in D 6 in
Antique English Silverplate Coffee Pot
Located in Malibu, CA
Silver plate coffee tea pot. Item features curly silverplate handle, square attached lid, sits on
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silverplate Coffee Pot
Antique English Silverplate Coffee Pot
$78 Sale Price
65% Off
H 12 in W 10 in D 4.75 in
Elkington Silverplate and Glass Centerpiece
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Our large silverplate tray from Elkington and Co. features three footed pedestal bowls with glass
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Bronze

Elkington Silverplate and Glass Centerpiece
Elkington Silverplate and Glass Centerpiece
$5,500
H 16.5 in W 30 in D 12.75 in
19th Century Silverplate Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century Silverplate Wall Sconce
19th Century Silverplate Wall Sconce
$3,285
H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
CHRISTOFLE Silverplate Oil & Vinegar Set, 1900
By Christofle
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Silverplate oil & vinegar set by CHRISTOFLE, France, ca.1900. Silverplate and crystal. Height: 8.7
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

CHRISTOFLE Silverplate Oil & Vinegar Set, 1900
CHRISTOFLE Silverplate Oil & Vinegar Set, 1900
$2,000
H 8.67 in W 5.71 in D 2.29 in
Antique Stag Covered Silverplate Meat Dome
Located in Essex, MA
A superb antique silverplate meat platter dome, circa 1890. No maker's mark. This fine silver meat
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of Victorian silverplated knife rests, twisted centers with ball ends. Each measures 3 1/2"w
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair
Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair
$95 Sale Price / set
24% Off
H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Wallace baroque rectangular silverplated tray
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage Silverplated baroque rectangular serving Tray, Floral Flowers on Edge. Etched in the middle
Category

Early 20th Century American Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Wallace baroque rectangular silverplated tray
Vintage Wallace baroque rectangular silverplated tray
$196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1 in W 15.5 in D 11.5 in
F.B. Rogers Silverplate Nut
By F.B. Rogers Silver Co.
Located in Miami, FL
F. B. Rogers Silver Co. was a silversmithing company founded in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts in 1883. It was acquired by Edmund W. Porter and L.B. West, who incorporated the compan...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

F.B. Rogers Silverplate Nut
F.B. Rogers Silverplate Nut
$390
H 5 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
Italian Silverplated Football/ Soccer Cleat Ashtray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian silverplated football/ soccer Cleat ashtray Realistically cast and modeled as Football
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian Silverplated Football/ Soccer Cleat Ashtray
Italian Silverplated Football/ Soccer Cleat Ashtray
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.5 in W 4 in D 1.5 in
Copeland Toast Rack Silverplate, c1860s, England
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1860s, Silverplate, by Copeland, England. Wonderfully unusual, this gorgeous toast rack by
Category

Antique 1860s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French 19th Century Monogrammed Silverplate Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glamorous French silver plated tray with an intertwined “M” and “E” monogram at center. This rectangular tray features a stepped border with elegant handles and is decorated with f...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver

French 19th Century Monogrammed Silverplate Tray
French 19th Century Monogrammed Silverplate Tray
$985
H 0.75 in W 25.75 in D 16.25 in
1943 USS Cuyama Footed Silverplate Salver
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 1943 souvenir of the USS Cuyama 12" Footed Silverplate Salver . USS Cuyama (AO-3) was a
Category

Mid-20th Century English George III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

1943 USS Cuyama Footed Silverplate Salver
1943 USS Cuyama Footed Silverplate Salver
$475
H 1.25 in W 12 in D 12 in
Vintage silverplated divided server by Lunt
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning , vintage serving plate divided in the middle with ornate design at the top of the divider. In very good condition, no dent or loss of silver , it might have signs of use w...
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage silverplated divided server by Lunt
Vintage silverplated divided server by Lunt
$52 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.5 in W 12.25 in D 9.5 in
19th Century George III Silverplated Tea Caddy
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Doylestown, PA
Charming 19th century George III silverplated tea caddy. A well-formed, rounded rectangular body
Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Early 20th Century Wolfe Silverplate Samovar, URN
Located in Birmingham, AL
Silverplate Samovar, Coffee Urn, With Lid and Ebony Insulators. This is a fabulous coffee or hot
Category

Early 20th Century Brazilian American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Elkington & Co. Silverplate Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important antique silverplate charger created by Elkington & Co., based on a sculpture by French
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Italian Modern Silverplated & Glass Peppermills
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Modern Silverplated & Glass Peppermills—Elegant Vintage Tableware Elevate your
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silverplate Art Nouveau Wall Plate by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This tray by WMF dates to approximately 1900–1910. This type of tray was highly fashionable in the Belle Époque era and was exported widely throughout Europe and to Latin America (of...
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Silverplate Art Nouveau Wall Plate by WMF
Silverplate Art Nouveau Wall Plate by WMF
$1,200
H 1 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Victorian English Silverplate Meat Dome
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late Victorian period English silverplate meat cover with beaded edge, scalloped sides with beaded
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian English Silverplate Meat Dome
19th Century Victorian English Silverplate Meat Dome
$1,664 Sale Price
20% Off
H 9 in W 13 in D 10 in
Circa 1871 Gorham Silverplate Greek Revival Center Piece
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1871 Gorham Silverplate Greek Revival Center Piece Unique piece purchased in France. Age
Category

Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Napoleonic Silverplated Tray by Christofle circa 1850
By Christofle
Located in New York, US
Our Christofle silverplated tray features fine engraved designs including the French coat-of-arms
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate Five Forks
By Sheffield
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate Five Forks Floral Design Silver plate with faux bone
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate Five Forks
Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate Five Forks
$140 Sale Price / set
43% Off
H 0.2 in W 0.75 in D 7 in
English Chased Silverplated Plateau, Circa 1940's
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1940's Chased Sheffield silver plated plateau with removable legs. The tray has a pierced gallery with garland swag decoration, and both rims being decorated with reeded deco...
Category

Vintage 1940s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Antique Silverplate Gravy Boat With Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique silverplate gravy boat with tray featuring gadroon borders and shell feet to
Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Antique Silverplate Gravy Boat With Tray
Tiffany & Co. Antique Silverplate Gravy Boat With Tray
$1,295 / set
H 0.63 in W 9.38 in D 6.38 in
Italian Modern Silverplated Twin Handled Champagne/Wine Bucket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Modern Silverplated Twin-Handled Champagne/Wine Bucket Italy, 20th Century This elegant
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Round Reed & Barton Silverplate Candy Dish or Catchall
By Reed & Barton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite round silverplate candy dish by Reed & Barton. This pretty dish will be great on a coffee
Category

20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Antique Art Deco Silverplate Serving Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco silver soldered serving tray By Tiffany & Co. USA, Circa Late 19th Century Measures: 18.5"W x 13.38"D x 0.75"H. Good original vintage condition.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique, 1919, Meriden Britannia Company Silverplated Urn
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This wonderful piece was made by the Merida Brittania Company in 1919. It measures about 10.5" high and 16" in diameter at the widest part. The piece has no visible damages. The lid...
Category

Early 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Three Small Antique Silverplate Soliflor Vases, Italy 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Three Small Antique Silverplate Soliflor Vases, Italy 1920s For beautiful dining table flowers
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Silverplate Sugar or Condiment Bowl with Spoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple, yet sophisticated Sugar or Condiment bowl with spoon. The piece is very elegant and when polished, a true winner. A lovely addition to your breakfast table or use at the...
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Hammered Silverplate Leaf Serving or Decorative Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a Wonderful Large Leaf shaped serving tray or decorative piece. The silver is hammered and when polished is stunning, but also looks great with a bit of patina. A compliment to any...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Victorian Circular Silverplate Salver
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful antique (Victorian period) circular footed silver plate tray with exceptional chased designs including egg-and-art motif along the rim, rosettes, swags and central ring of ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Victorian Circular Silverplate Salver
19th Century English Victorian Circular Silverplate Salver
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.25 in Dm 12 in
Vintage Paul Revere Silverplate Bowl by WM Rogers
By William Rogers
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage round silverplate Paul Revere reproduction bowl. This bowl will be great for serving
Category

20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Pair Silverplated Christofle 'Dupérier' Collection 2 Light Candelabra
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Silverplated Christofle 'Dupérier' Collection 2 Light Candelabra France Circa 1900-1925 A
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

8 Piece Silverplate Claret Serving Set by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This 8 piece claret set contains a pitcher (11.5" tall x 6.5" wide x 6" deep), a tray (1.25" tall x 21" wide x 14.25" deep) and 6 cups (4.5" tall x 2.25" wide). The pieces are decora...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

8 Piece Silverplate Claret Serving Set by WMF
8 Piece Silverplate Claret Serving Set by WMF
$3,499 / set
H 12.75 in W 21 in D 14.25 in
Silverplate Classical Style Presentation Trophy/Tankard by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This extraordinary vessel is a silver-plated trophy/tankard in a highly stylized Art Nouveau form with strong neoclassical influence. The lid is topped with a helmeted classical figu...
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Very Fine and Rare Silverplated Caviar Serving Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and rare silverplated caviar serving dish in the neoclassical style. The interior
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Silverplate Samovar, Coffee Urn Made by Sheridan
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage/ antique silver-plated coffee urn, likely crafted in the late 19th or early 20th century. with detach warmers, in very good condition, a statement piece, it is very shiny , i...
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate 6 Butter Knives
By Sheffield
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate Six Butter Knives Decorative Pattern & Faux Bone
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

C. 1890 Middletown Silverplate Serving Tray w/ Figural Handles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning silverplate serving tray by Middletown Plate Co., circa 1890. Decorated with an engraved
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Silverplated Salad/Luncheon Forks/SETS OF 10
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 30 vintage silverplated salad/luncheon forks are stamped "International Silver Co." The tines
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silverplated Salad/Luncheon Forks/SETS OF 10
Vintage Silverplated Salad/Luncheon Forks/SETS OF 10
$98 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 0.75 in W 7.25 in D 1 in
Sheffield English Victorian Silverplate Handled Reticulated Serving Tea Tray
By Sheffield
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English silver plate handled and footed reticulated serving tray By Sheffield England, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 16.25"W x 11.13"D x 2.13"H. Good original vin...
Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid century Vintage International Silverplate Leaf Shaped Serving Tray
Located in Birmingham, AL
. Crafted from silverplate, this tray is both durable and stylish. It is perfect for serving drinks or
Category

Mid-20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair, English Faux Tortoiseshell & Silverplate Gallery Edge Wine Coaster
Located in Atlanta, GA
design typical of early to mid-20th-century decorative tableware. Fashioned from gleaming silverplate
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

12 Elkington & Co. Silverplate Napkin Rings c1849 Boxed
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1849, Silver-plate, by Elkington & Co., Birmingham, England. Found in their original box, this gorgeous set of silver-plate napkin rings by the esteemed British Silver company...
Category

Antique 1840s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Whimsical Set of salt & Pepper Shakers Silverplated by Godinger
By Godinger
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of salt & pepper shakers never used circa 1980's original box very cool design.
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

12 American Aesthetic Movement Meriden Silverplate & Goldwashed Lotus Open Salts
By Meriden Silver Plate Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 12 American Aesthetic Movement Silverplate & Goldwashed Lotus Open Salts Meriden Britannia
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

Materials

Silver Plate

Orleans Silverplate on Felt Tray Service for 8
By International Silver
Located in Malibu, CA
International Deep Silver Flatware in the Orleans Pattern by International Silver. The set included a drawer tray in brown felt. The set is in pristine, near perfect condition & incl...
Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Orleans Silverplate on Felt Tray Service for 8
Orleans Silverplate on Felt Tray Service for 8
$542 Sale Price
30% Off
H 2 in W 28 in D 16 in
Antique Silverplate and Gilt Egg Cups - Set of 4
Located in Morristown, NJ
Four early 20th c.antique silverplate and gilt egg cups. These have a nice heft to them with a
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silverplate Centrepiece James Deakin 19th Century
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a fine quality antique silver-plated Victorian centrepiece bearing the makers stamp to the underside of the renowned silversmiths James Deakin & Son, of Sheffield, London, Bi...
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Mexican Silverplate & Malachite Parrot Pitcher, Style Los Castillo
By Los Castillo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Mexican Silverplate and Malachite Parrot Pitcher in the Style of Los Castillo, Mexico
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

Early 20th Century International Silver Lycoming Hotel Silver Silverplate Plate
By International Silver
Located in Burton, TX
This Early 20th Century International Silver Co Lycoming Hotel Silver Silverplate Platter was
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Early 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Reiffel & Husted Silverplate Champagne / Ice Bucket USA, English Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Reiffel & Husted Silverplate Champagne / Ice Bucket—USA, English Design This rare and
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Homag 90 German Silverplated Flatware Set Vintage 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage German silverplated flatware set stamped "Homag 90", 51 pieces. This set includes: 10
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Homag 90 German Silverplated Flatware Set Vintage 66 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage German silverplated flatware set stamped "Homag 90", 72 pieces. This set includes: 12
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Antique Silverplate Aladdin Lamp Form Table Cigar Lighter
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Victorian silver soldered Aladdin lamp form table cigar lighter By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 6"W x 3.75"D x 2.5"H...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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Silverplated Serveware For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic silverplated serveware available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every silverplated serveware was constructed with great care. Find 2313 options for an antique or vintage silverplated serveware now, or shop our selection of 37 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect silverplated serveware — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A silverplated serveware made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one silverplated serveware that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christofle, Elkington & Co. and Mappin & Webb produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Silverplated Serveware?

A silverplated serveware can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $955, while the lowest priced sells for $35 and the highest can go for as much as $55,000.

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.