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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Harlequin Mixed Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
This Harlequin mixed sterling silver flatware set is a sophisticated and elegant choice for any dining table. This set is assembled of Dinner Sized 6-piece settings from some of our ...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Louis XV Rocaille by Boulenger French Silver Plate Flatware Service Set, 160 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Louis XV Rocaille by Boulenger French silver plate flatware set, 160 pieces. This set includes: 24 dinner size knives, 10" 24 dinner size forks, 8 1/2" 12 luncheon knives...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rare Set of 12 Oval Antique Silver Plated Serving Dishes - Made Circa 1910
Located in London, London
Made circa 1910, this very handsome set of 12, Antique Silver Plate Serving Dishes, are plain in style, oval in shape, and feature reed bo...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Danish Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen Viking Ship 22" Pottery Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son Viking Ship Pottery Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 22" W x 7.75" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Silver Plated Menu Cocktail Shaker by Fornari
Located in Roma, IT
A fabulous vintage Italian recipe cocktail shaker made in Italy by the historic Roman company "Fornari". The "Fornari" family was a point of reference in Rome for the purchase of Si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

English Edwardian Period Silver Plated Tray with Floral Motifs and Petite Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Edwardian period oval silver plated tray from the early 20th century, with pierced border, floral motifs and petite scrolling feet. Born in England in the early years of K...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Strawberry Server Set with Figural Shell Dishes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated berry server is signed by an unknown maker, but believed to originate from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a slightly earlier Edwardian ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Sheffield Silver Plate Rolling Dessert Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
The perfect complement to a fine dining affair, this George III-period rolling dessert stand is crafted of desirable Sheffield silver plate. In this modified version of an epergne, this centerpiece features an urn-form basket encircled by pierced circular dishes supported on four arms that radiate from the center. In between are ten glass dessert cups...
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18th Century George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

Early 20th Century Honey Jar in the Form of a Bee
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century Honey Pot in the Form of a Bee, silver plate head, wings and legs, Red glass body. Tarnished and patinated. Possibly Mappin & Webb Circa 1930.
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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Eperne or Centerpiece with Etched Glass Trumpets & Figural Swans
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated centerpiece is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in approximately 1900 in the period Edwardian style. The centerpiece features three etched clear...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Copper

Antique silver plated creamer by Elkington & Co, England, 1880s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique silver plated creamer by Elkington & Co made in the United Kingdom in the 1880s. Elkington & Co are one of the most important names in English Silver and Silver Plate. Elkington started in Birmingham in 1836, and experimented with innovative gilding techniques. By 1838 they had discovered and patented a new way to electroplate one metal on to the surface of another. By 1840 production was already underway with silver electroplated wares. The company received financial backing from Josiah Mason in 1842 (renaming the firm Elkington, Mason & Co between 1842 and 1861) and was extremely successful. It introduced electrotyping as a new method of production for silver plated items. Elkington & Co exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 with enormous success. Elkington held Royal Warrants for Queen Victoria, King Edward VI, King George V, King Edward VIII and King George VI. The Elkington & Co. name is still in use today as manufacturers under the auspices of British Silverware Ltd. The antique creamer...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mexican Silver Ornate Large Boot Shape Footed Serving Tray with Handles Marked
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mexican Gregorian style silver boot shape serving tray, platter with ornate handles on pedestal. It is in original vintage condition and has some stains and is tarnished. Mar...
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1940s Mexican Georgian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Antique Silver Plated Teapot C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Silver Plated Teapot with Foliate Engraving and Fruit Finial C1890 Measures - 11.25"H x 5.25"W x 8.75"D
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19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Gourmet by Villeroy & Boch Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 131 Pcs in Book
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gourmet by Villeroy & Boch An example of this pattern is pictured in the hardcover book “Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P. Hood Jr. & Phil Dreis. Illustrated on page 426. This set is from the authors' incredible lifetime collection of innovative flatware, featured in their book. Gourmet - Introduced originally as Gourmet Stars. An avant-garde design with fifteen different piece types targeted to the hospitality trade. Circa 2010 (discontinued). Large Gourmet by Villeroy & Boch stainless steel Flatware set - 131 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, #0065, 9 1/8" 12 Dinner Forks, #0050, 8" 12 Gourmet Forks, #0080, 7 5/8" 12 Teaspoons, #0160, 5 1/2" 12 Dessert Spoons, #0070, 6 3/4" 12 Dinner Spoons, #0040, 8" 12 Cocktail Forks, #0617, 4 3/4" 12 Iced Tea Spoons, #0600, 7 5/8" 11 Demitasse Spoons, #0180, 4 3/8" 12 Tasting Spoons...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georgian House Stainless Silverplate English Flatware with Original Box, 65 pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
Georgian House Stainless Silverplate English Flatware with Original Box, 65 pcs: A distinguished offering of classic refinement, this 65-piece Georgian House Stainless Silverplate Fl...
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20th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Set of Citrus Squeezer in Silver Plated Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the 1960s with this beautiful set of silver-plated metal citrus juicers! This exceptional piece of craftsmanship is a true vintage treasure that will capture the attention of all collectors, art enthusiasts, and design aficionados. Inside its refined original ivory-colored case, you will discover the prestigious manufacturing mark: Aurelio Sindonà of Vicenza. This brand is synonymous with quality and artisanal mastery, ensuring that this set is an authentic work of art. The set includes a remarkable 10 citrus juicers, each meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail. The silver plating gives them a unique brilliance, while their shape and workmanship make them true collectible pieces. This set is not only a visual marvel but also an ideal addition for creating a captivating vintage mise en place. And why not consider this set as an extraordinary gift idea? It will be an unforgettable present for design and art enthusiasts, bringing with it a piece of history and a touch of vintage elegance. Don't miss the opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind set. Add it to your collection or gift it to someone special. Let yourself be enchanted by the intriguing retro aura of this 1960s silver citrus juicer set.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Set of Citrus Squeezer in Silver Plated Metal
Set of Citrus Squeezer in Silver Plated Metal
$1,417 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1900s English Crystal and Silver Plated Sheffield Inkwell on Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1900s English crystal and silver plated Sheffield inkwell on handled tray. The tray measurement is: Depth: 10 inches. Height: 2.75 inches. Width: 14 inches. The measurement below...
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Early 1900s European Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Six Piece Antique Silver Plated Engraved Tea Set C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six Piece Antique Silver Plated Engraved Tea Set C1890 Measures - 7.5"H x 9.5"W x 4.5"D (Largest)
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19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Dinner Bell
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's an antique dinner bell with abalone , mother -of-pearl bell on a white marble base. I found this object in France during a vacation, and the...
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Early 20th Century French Other Sheffield and Silverplate

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Victorian Dinner Bell
Antique Victorian Dinner Bell
$755 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Antique Silver Plated Bottle Coasters with Repousse Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of large bottle coasters are hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The ...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Sheffield and Bronze Three Tiered Eagle Taza, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English Sheffield three tiered taza with a bronze ornamental spread wing eagle grasping arrows in claws, turned bulbous column, three hand chased pewter plates, and resting on a deco...
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1820s English George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Large Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique styled silver plated serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and presumed to have been made in England in approx...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Copper

Pair of Antique English Silver Plated Bottle Coasters with Turned Wooden Inserts
By APEX
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of wine bottle coaster was made by the Apex Company of England in approximately 1920 in a period Art Deco style. The bottle coasters are composed of silver plate with a sty...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

William Hutton & Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
William Hutton & Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen The little Oak Canteen is good and sound, it contains a set of 6 Fruit Knives and with the Forks on the inside of the lid all in very...
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1940s Adam Style Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Elkington & Co. Silverplate Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important antique silverplate charger created by Elkington & Co., based on a sculpture by French artist Morel Ladeuil. Cast by one of the most significant and highly respected English silver firms in history, the classically-designed repoussé form displays an intimate scene of a lady being dressed by her attendants. Surrounded by a border of Greek anthemions and supported its elm and mahogany solid wood frame, this plaque is a tour-de-force of silver plate artistry. Elkington & Co. patented the first commercial electroplating process and held Royal Warrants for Queen Victoria, King Edward VI...
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19th Century English Other Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Gorham YC430 Silver Plated Victorian Gravy Boat With Attached Underplate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gorham YC430 Silver Plated Victorian Style Gravy Boat With Attached Underplate. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 4.25" H x 8.5" W x 4.5" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Plated Scalloped Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Silver Plated Scalloped Edge Serving Platter Tray. Circa mid to late 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 25.5" W x 16.5" D
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Metal 1970s Candleholder by Lino Sabattini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Very good condition. Very high quality. Manifacture's mark on the handle.
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Silver Plated Tri-form Griffin Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of mid-19th century nickel electroplated candle holders which had previously been converted to electric lamps during the first half of the 20th century (probably the early 1930...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Nickel

Victorian Silver Tantalus Set with Three Cut Glass Decanters and Stoppers
Located in New York, NY
A Late Victorian Silver Tantalus with Three Cut Glass Decanters and Stoppers. The tantalus is marked Sheffield, 1896, Probably HARRISON BROTHERS & HOWSON...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

Art Deco Pitcher Gallia affiliate to Christofle design Christian Fjerdingstad
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Art Deco pitcher shaped with melon-style ribs on a quatrefoil base designed by Christian Fjerdingstad who was a Danish sculptor born in 1891. When he came to France, he creat...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Dishes Set, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Dishes set is a precious decorative gilded silver set realized in 19th century. The lot consist in six antique plates with decorated edges. Measure: D...
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19th Century European Art Deco Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Hermès Vintage Silver Plate Equestrian Paper Holder or Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful vintage Hermès paper holder or letter clip is on the rare side. It is signed Hermès Paris and is polished silver plate. It was desig...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Christofle Coffee Spoons, Set of 8
Located in Ross, CA
Antique coffee spoons made by Christofle in the second half of the 19th century. The pattern is unique. Each spoon is stamped Christofle and the...
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid century Victorian Cut Decanters in the original Silver Plated Stand
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique Victorian style, high Quality Cut Glass 3 Decanters & Original Silver Plated Stand Tantalus with Three Cut Crystal Decanters for Wine or Whi...
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Silver Plate Aesthetic Movement Hot Water Urn Samovar, American 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Aesthetic period silver plate on brass hot water urn samovar. Wonderfully detailed and a very fine example of this style. American, late 19th century (1...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique silver on copper teapot by Theodore B. Starr, USA, the 19th century
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique silver on copper teapot by Theodore B. Starr made in the USA, end of the 19th century. Theodore B. Starr was a company of silversmiths founded in New York in 1862 by Theodo...
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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet
Located in Toronto, ON
This vintage silver plate shell tray is an exquisite piece, featuring intricate craftsmanship and elegant design. The tray itself is beautifully shaped like a shell, with finely detailed texture and smooth curves that mimic the natural contours of a seashell. What makes this tray truly unique are the enamelled red coral feet. These feet, shaped like branches of coral, are a striking contrast against the silver plate, adding both vibrancy and a natural element to the overall design. The enamel on the coral is deep red, giving it a rich appearance that complements the lustrous silver plate finish of the tray. Its delicate balance of elegant work and colourful, nature-inspired detail would make it a stunning display item for a dining table, console, or a collector’s shelf.
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Late 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Antique English Silver Plate Biscuit Box, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English SilverPlate Biscuit Box, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Alessi Silver Wet Steel Tea Set Oronda “Oscar Tusquets” Silver Wood Glass, 1983
Located in Milano, IT
Alessi silver wet steel tea set “Oronda “by Oscar Tusquets silver wood glass 1983 Italy.
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Napier Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker, Travel Size "King"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable traveling size cocktail shaker by the well known company Napier. High quality designs and products.
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Tommi Parzinger Style Silver Plate Serving Piece Mid-Century Modern Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
This chic newly polished vintage Mid-Century Modern silver plate two-tiered serving piece has the wonderful look and style of Tommi Parzinger with...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Sheffield Food Burner
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elevate your dining experience with the Silver Plated Sheffield Food Burner, a sophisticated and functional addition to any table setting. Crafted with precision and elegance, this f...
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20th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Antique English Old Victorian Horn Handle Carving Set in Case, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Old Victorian Sheffield Silver and Horn Handle Carving Set in Fitted Case, Circa 1860. Hallmarked.
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

19th Century French Silvered Bronze & Mirrored Two-Piece "Surtout de Table"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1830 and made of silvered bronze, the spectacular centerpiece is 28" in length and oval ...
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Early 19th Century English Restauration Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern 'La Luna Strega' Silverplate by Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Unusual devil mask designed by Gio Ponti for Christofle. The mask called, La Luna Strega was designed in 1978 and is silver plated on stainless steel. It wa...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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...
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set
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. Class...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1930s Rare Christofle Gallia Silver Plated Sauce Boat with Eagle Handle
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This striking silver-plated sauce boat is a rare and highly collectible piece by Christofle, one of France’s most prestigious silversmiths. Made under the Gallia line — a subdivision...
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Early 20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Oak Table with Cutlery for Twelve Persons Harrison Fisher Sheffield
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century oak table with cutlery for twelve persons Harrison Fisher Sheffield
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Modern Silver Plate Cake or Pastry Server
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Modernist Cake Server in silver plate. The piece has consecutive spheres leading to the server - a modern and chic piece for the sophisticated hostess...
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20th Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

'Much Ado About Nothing' by Elkington
Located in London, GB
This parcel-gilt silver plated electrotype plaque demonstrates a marriage scene from the popular play "Much Ado About Nothing" by Shakespeare. Each corner is further embellished with masks of 'Comedy' and 'Tragedy', symbols that are common in drama to highlight the disparity between comedy and tragedy. At the top of the plaque is a portrait of Shakespeare crowned with a laurel wreath by two flanking putti. The bottom of the plaque reads the title 'Much Ado About Nothing'. The plaque is attached onto a wood frame. The masterpiece for this electrotype in The Museum of Fine Art Boston. Biography - The Artist Leonard Morel-Ladeuil trained in Paris workshop of Antoine Vecht (1799-1869). Leonard Morel-Ladeuil and Elkington collaborated on a number of pieces, most notably The Milton Shield...
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19th Century British Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Box attributed to Fjerdingstad
Located in Paris, FR
Art Deco silverplated decagonal box on a circular base. The lid is decorated with two round moldings and a stylized duck knob. Very beautiful item and rare. Stamped beneath the nam...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

1970 Gucci Silver Metal Italian Quail Salt and Pepper Shackers
Located in Brescia, IT
Salt and Pepper Shackers Gucci Italy, 1970 Silver metal "Gucci made in Italy" stamped under the base Very Good Condiction Salt: h 6 / w 7 / d 4,...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Europe and USA Collection 5 Tea Baby Spoons Marked Sterling Silver Plate Spoons
Located in Miami, FL
Marvelous Set of 5 Teaspoons or Baby Spoons collected during my Travel Years through Europe and the United States. All Spoons are marked and four are Silver Plate and one is Silver, marked Sterling. Set is consisting of first the oldest Sugar Spoon, marked Meriden Silverplate Company, which is in the U.S.A. Next is Silver Plate marked Oneida Hotel Plate...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plated Neo-Classical Style Coffee Pot. English, C.1910
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful quality octagonal shaped coffee pot. Exquisite engraving Marked on the underside " epns " and " J.G.S ". This is the makers mark for John Grinsell & Sons Good condition....
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1910s English Neoclassical Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Vintage mid century Elias Wine coaster mid century made in Italy
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage Eliad 1779 Silverplate, Made in Italy, Champagne/Wine Coaster, Holder In excellent mid century vintage condition. Silver plate shows minimal wear and surface scratching for a...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Vintage Hotel Silver Serving Dome
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage hotel silver food dome found in France marked with a crown, dragon and stag as pictured. Beautiful patina with minor wear as expected.
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Mid-20th Century French Other Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Gilded Flatware Called "Bien Aimée" 180 Pieces Chambly Mid 20th
By CHAMBLY
Located in Paris, FR
Typical French style the Rocaille matches so well with all fine porcelain, setting a romantic table with gold color fatware is making any party enjoyable, joyful. This set is all gil...
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1950s French Romantic Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Very Fine English Sheffield Silver Plated Covered Oval Bowl on Tray
Located in Houston, TX
Martin hall and co, circa 1850-1860 beautifully chased and has handles on opposing sides on the bowl and the tray the bowl is attached to the tray...
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1850s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Antique and Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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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