Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Creator: Sheffield Silver Co.

English Silver Plate Art Deco Style Round Shape Covered Cigarette Box

$700

English Silver Plate Art Deco Style Round Shape Covered Cigarette Box

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Here is this English silver plate art deco style round shape covered cigarette / tobacco box, a must have accessory for the discerning aficionado. This exquisite box seamlessly com...

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Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box

$1,180Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 7 in D 3.5 in

Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box

By Robert Pringle & Sons

Located in New York, NY

George VI sterling silver box. Made by Robert Pringle & Sons in London in 1939. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged and tabbed; top has engine-turned wave ornament and rect...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s Art Deco Wood Brass and Sterling Silver Italian Cigarette Box

$822

H 2.76 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

1930s Art Deco Wood Brass and Sterling Silver Italian Cigarette Box

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This exceptional 1930s Italian Art Deco cigarette box is a masterclass in the refined elegance and geometric sophistication of the era. Handcrafted in Italy, the box features a rich,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Brass

Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1933 Cigar Cigarette Cedar Lined Vintage

$1,630

H 2.13 in W 3.63 in D 7.09 in

Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1933 Cigar Cigarette Cedar Lined Vintage

Located in London, GB

An elegant Art Deco solid silver cigar box of shaped rectangular form, the hinged lid finely decorated with a striking engine-turned geometric design characteristic of the period. Th...

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20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Brass Horsebit Silver Plated Gucci Style Cigarette Snuff Box Casket

$350

H 2.5 in W 6 in D 4 in

Vintage Brass Horsebit Silver Plated Gucci Style Cigarette Snuff Box Casket

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Brass Horsebit Silver Plated Gucci Style Cigarette Snuff Box Casket with Wood Lined Interior. Possibly by Gucci. Appears to be unmarked. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements:...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Metal

Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937

$3,834Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.5 in W 9.25 in D 5.25 in

Smart English Silver Art Deco Cigarette or Cigar Box, 1937

Located in Bath, GB

A truly iconic Art Deco double-lidded cigarette or cigar box with the most fantastic shaped handle to the top. The box is entirely engine-turned and stands on four elegant feet. T...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

WMF Ikora Art Deco Silver Plate and Black Enamel Cigarettes Box with Lid

$617

H 2.37 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in

WMF Ikora Art Deco Silver Plate and Black Enamel Cigarettes Box with Lid

By WMF Ikora

Located in Bochum, NRW

Sophisticated square box with hinged lid by WMF for Ikora Collection. Silver-plated Art Deco geometric shape, its interior is lined with cedar planks. A lovely black enamel banded mo...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1957

$876Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 5 in D 3.75 in

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1957

By A.E. Poston & Co. Ltd 1

Located in New York, NY

English Art Deco sterling silver box, 1957. Rectangular with plain sides. Cover hinged and tabbed with flat top and chamfered edges; allover engine-turned ornament. Cedar-lined inter...

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1950s British Art Deco Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Walnut Cigar / Cigarette Box, c1930

$472

H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 5.12 in

Art Deco Walnut Cigar / Cigarette Box, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Wonderfully styled Art Deco cigar box with a internal concertina three tier cigar/ cigarette dispenser with chrome accents. Originates from France, in good vintage condition with no ...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigar Box

$3,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.25 in W 11 in D 6.5 in

Large Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Cigar Box

By Edward Barnard & Sons

Located in New York, NY

George V sterling silver cigar box. Made by Barnard & Sons, Ltd in London in 1930. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and with tapering tab; top flap with engine-turne...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mappin & Webb Ltd Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Cigarette Box

$2,670

H 3.4 in W 4.9 in D 2.4 in

Mappin & Webb Ltd Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Cigarette Box

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cigarette box in the Art Deco style; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exc...

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1960s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, Art Deco, 1940s

$3,750

H 2.75 in W 8 in D 3.75 in

Mid-Century Sterling Silver Cigarette Box, Art Deco, 1940s

Located in Queens, NY

English Mid-Century (1940s) sterling silver rectangular (cigarette) box with fluted etched design and initials: A.M.G.

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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box

$995

H 1.5 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box

By John Rose

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco sterling silver box. Made by John Rose Birmingham in 1969. Rectangular with plain straight sides. Cover hinged with tapering tab. Cov...

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1960s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Previously Available Items

English Sheffield Silver Plate Covered Round Shape Tea Caddy

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H 5.5 in Dm 7 in

English Sheffield Silver Plate Covered Round Shape Tea Caddy

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Discover the epitome of refined elegance with our extraordinary English Sheffield silver pate covered round shape tea caddy / biscuit box. This exquisite piece seamlessly blends fu...

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1890s English Art Deco Antique Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Old English Sheffield Silver Plate / Lion Head Side Handle Tea Caddy

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H 5 in W 3 in D 3 in

Old English Sheffield Silver Plate / Lion Head Side Handle Tea Caddy

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Experience the timeless allure of our Old English Sheffield silver plate art deco style tea caddy, adorned with captivating lion head side handles and an attached cover. This extra...

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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Sheffield Silver Co. boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Sheffield silver Co. boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original boxes by Sheffield Silver Co. were created in the Art Deco style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider boxes by Harman Brothers, Dunhill, and Deakin & Francis. Prices for Sheffield Silver Co. boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $398 and can go as high as $865, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $700.

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Questions About Sheffield Silver Co. Boxes

Is Sheffield silver real silver?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Sheffield silver is part real silver, part copper. Sheffield manufactured what is known as a Sheffield plate, which is a “double sandwich” form of plating—it has a sheet of silver on each side of a piece of copper. Shop a selection of Sheffield pieces on 1stDibs.
What is Sheffield silver plate?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Sheffield silver plate usually refers to electroplated silverware produced in Sheffield, England. Prior to electroplating, Sheffield silver was associated with a particular process of layered construction which consisted of copper and silver. Today, this older form of silver is usually referred to by collectors as “Old Sheffield Silver Plate.” Shop a collection of Sheffield silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What does Sheffield mean on silver?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
On silver, the word "Sheffield" means that the piece features Sheffield plate, a finish made up of layers of silver and copper. Most Sheffield silver items originate from Sheffield, England, where craftsmen pioneered the technique in 1743. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Sheffield silver.
What is the silver hallmark for Sheffield?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Up until 1974, the silver hallmark for Sheffield Silver was the crown, although the origin and connotation of the symbol is not known. You can find a variety of silver products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I identify Sheffield silver hallmarks?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify Sheffield silver hallmarks, look at images published on the Sheffield Assay Office's official website. Most silver objects produced in Sheffield, England, will feature a lion's head marking indicating 92.5% pure silver. In addition, they will usually display a crown, rose or combination of both symbols. For assistance with the identification process, use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer.

Sheffield is an English city known to collectors largely for its production of silverplate, not sterling silver. 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.

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.

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How do you identify Sheffield silver hallmarks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
To identify Sheffield hallmarks, use trusted online resources. Most British silver features markings that identify its location of production, its metal purity and its maker. You can find images of these marks on reputable reference websites and compare them to those on your piece. Photographing the marks with your smartphone or tablet and then performing a reverse image search may expedite the process. Another option is to use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Sheffield silver.
What is the difference between a silver plate and a Sheffield plate?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
The difference between a silver plate and a Sheffield plate is that one item is a type of the other. Silverplate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silver plate, is the general name for any silver wares made predominantly of a base metal finished with a thin layer of pure silver.

Developed in the 1700s by Thomas Boulsover in Sheffield, England, Sheffield silverplate is a specific type of silverplate created by fusing silver with copper. 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.

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Is Tiffany & Co. real silver?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Tiffany & Co. only uses sterling silver to create their silver jewelry designs. With proper care, the sterling silver of your gorgeous piece will last from generation to generation. You can shop a collection of Tiffany & Co. jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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