Cailar Bayard Sheffield and Silverplate

This is a delightful antique Victorian English silver plated engraved and embossed mug, circa 1870 in date. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation....

English Silver-Plated Mug or Tankard with Handle, Mid-20th Century A handsome English silver-plated mug or tankard, dating from the mid-20th century, featuring a smooth cylindrical f...

Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This small box includes a clean interior and rounded corners. The box is free of names or initials, but would have been used to house keepsakes such as jewelry or cufflinks. A well maintained, elegant piece, this antique silver box is an excellent addition to any silver collection. Trinket or keepsake boxes have taken on many forms since their first conception in ancient times. However their purpose remains the same; to store jewelry and other items precious to the owner. Originally, these boxes were used specifically for jewelry. These were in common use as early as 5000 BC in Ancient Egypt, when the majority of Egyptians, both male and female, wore jewelry. Boxes were used to keep these gemstone encrusted items safe. In Ancient Rome, jewelry was a status symbol. Rings and brooches were utilized to represent ones status in society. Again, boxes were needed for security and storage purposes. Finding early examples of these are quite rare. Victorian and Edwardian examples of trinket boxes are far more common. This is because owning jewellery was a luxury until the Victorian era- let alone possessing so much a box was needed to store it all. Fine jewelry and other items became available to the masses after the industrial revolution due to the reduction in production costs. This led to a demand for trinket boxes, which were much smaller than jewelry boxes and therefore better suited to the needs of the middle class who did not yet possess an abundance of jewelry. In Victorian households, collectables and other items of interested were also stashed inside these boxes. This is why they are known as trinket or keepsake boxes, rather than just jewelry boxes, although of course jewelry was also stored in them. Trinket boxes were produced in large numbers around this time. Many were lined with colored plush or velvet or rich wood. More elaborate designs had interior divisions and trays for rings and other pieces of jewellery. It was also common to see trinket boxes so small that they could only contain one item, such as a single ring. Ornate exteriors were created to reflect the value of the trinket boxes contents. The Edwardian era saw the introduction of new styles of trinket box. These included small circular or oblong boxes...

Vintage Eaton Silver Co Regency Style Silver Plated Electric Footed Clam Shell Hinged Warmer w / Dolphin Handle. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 12.5" W x 11" D.

Pair Estate English Hallmarked Silver Plated Champagne / Wine Coolers, Circa 1950's.

An antique large Rideau silver plate rectangular serving tray with engraving interior and ornate border with handles.

This is a large wonderful antique English Victorian silver-plated Tray by Walker & Hall, circa 1880 in date. This splendid large tray features beautifully plain body. The raised border featues twin handles to each side and is decorated with scalloped edges and floral ornamentation, the center feaures a a foral engraved panel. It is splendid and luxurious and will look fabulous on your sideboard with decanters and glasses. The quality and craftsmanship throughout the piece are truly second to none. Condition: In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation Dimensions in cm: Height 5 x Width 38 x Depth 31 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 3 inches x Depth 1 foot Walker & Hall the business was established in Sheffield in 1845 by George Walker...

Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Floral Embossed Napkin Rings - Set of 12. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 2" Diameter.

Wonderful French Antique Silver Plated Lamb Bone Holder. Great addition to any cook's kitchen

Please read the entire description carefully, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items. This important and opulent English Old Sheffield Plate tray...

A beautifully made Victorian silver-plated salver by William Hutton & Sons, one of Sheffield's most celebrated silversmithing firms — and a piece that wears its age with considerable...

This is a delightful  antique early Victorian English silver plated engraved and embossed  mug bearing the makers mark of  G. R Collis & Co  Church Street Birmingham, circa 1830 in d...