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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Quality Silver Plated Cocktail / Drinks Tray by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. c.
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning antique English silver plated cocktail or drinks tray made by the top-notch London silversmith "Goldsmiths' and Silversmiths' Company at 112 Regent Street, London; signed on the understand.
This stylish tray stands on four attractive feet and is decorated with a beautiful engraved design.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.
Dating to c.1920, it remains in superb condition measuring 14" x 9 1/2" x 1/2".
In 1880 William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman acquired premises at 112, Regent Street, London and founded The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. The firm produced a wide range of items from solid silver tableware and cutlery, jewellery and watches to electroplaters, trophies and surgical instruments. In 1898 the expanded and well-known firm became a limited company and added "Ltd" to its name.
The abundant advertising activity of The Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd left numerous illustrations of their products. The company also became a distinguished dealer in diamonds and precious stones and a popular retailer of items by other silversmiths such as Harrison Brothers & Howson, William Comyns, Martin Hall & Co Ltd, W&G Sissons, among others.
The company's artworks received acclaim at a number of international exhibitions from the 1880s through to the early 1900s. Thus the magnificent Rococo silver tea and coffee set, excellent diamond jewellery and Art Nouveau silver toilet set...
Category
1920s British Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Quality Antique English Cut Glass & Silver Plate Biscuit Box / Barrel, c.1860
Located in Bath, GB
A particularly good and unusual cut glass biscuit box which would equally make a wonderful ice bucket or pail.
Earlier than most of this type, it dates to around 1860, mid-Victori...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver-plated Metal Tray, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rectangular silver-plated metal tray, with feet and handles, decorated with flowers and shells
Traces of use and light knocks.
20th century.
65 x 40cm.
Category
20th Century European Napoleon III Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
$883 / item
19th Century English Gilt Washed Silverplate Meat Dome by William Hutton & Sons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elegant 19th century gilt-washed silverplate meat cover by William Hutton and Sons of Sheffield is distinguished by its berry and tree form hand...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large 2 1/4 Pint English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker, Engine Turned
Located in Bath, GB
This is a wonderful and most unusual vintage silver plated cocktail Shaker decorated all-over with a continuous engine-turned basket weave decoration; elegantly decorative and tactil...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Hammered Pewter Vase by Civic Pewter Sheffield England, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand made, hammered pewter vase made by Civic Pewter, Sheffield, England, during the Art Deco period, Circa 1925
The small vase has...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Pewter
Rare English Victorian Silver Plated Novelty Inkwell - Reg. 1856
Located in Bath, GB
A rare Victorian silver plated novelty inkwell fashioned in the form of a barrel on stand, in turn standing on a brick paving; beautiful detail such as...
Category
1850s British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
French Empire Gilt Silver Epergne, c1805
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful French early 19th century gilt sterling silver epergne is decorated with classical female figures, cherubs, dragon flies, and Egyptian heads, it stands on hoofed feet....
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Smart Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Gaskell & Chambers, c.1940
By Gaskell & Chambers Ltd
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart vintage silver plated cocktail shaker, an unusual shape and a good size.
Just returned from our silversmith's workshop, where it has been professionally cleaned and p...
Category
1940s British Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Wine Champagne Pourer by Mappin & Webb, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A very good quality late Victorian silver plated wine or Champagne pourer by Mappin & Webb, circa 1880 in date.
It features an extendable handle and butterfly clip locking mechani...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Danish and American Mid Century Enameled Bowls
Located in Montréal, QC
Danish and American Mid Century Enameled Bowls
In excellent condition. Very light surface scratches. Red bowl has small scratch in enamel ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Copper, Enamel
Vintage Set of 12 Cake Forks, English, Silver, Afternoon Tea, Cutlery, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage set of 12 cake forks. An English, silver case of afternoon tea cutlery, hallmarked to Sheffield, dated 1935.
Delightful set of cake forks for your social gatheri...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair of Silver-Plated Trays, Timeless Elegance.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver-plated trays, timeless elegance.
Discover the ultimate in luxury with this tray.
This silver-plated serving tray inspires elegance and charm, showcasing craftsmanship...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,709 / set
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 are sharp for easy piercing. There is an undeciph...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$98 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Stunning Boardman & Glossop Table Cruet, circa 1895
Located in Bath, GB
A superb quality silver plated seven bottle cruet dating to the late Victorian era and dating to circa 1895.
The panels to the front and back and the handle are all hand-pierced o...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Oval Silver Plated Platter in Carolina Rose by Forbes Silver Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A silver-plated oval vegetable serving bowl by the Forbes Silver Company. This piece is in the Carolina Rose pattern and features a border of ros...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plate Open Salt Pot Catchall, 1880s, Germany or Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous silver plated, 1880s small open salt or spice pot with a cute little spoon. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
1880s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Four Piece Antique Silver Plated Footed Tea Set C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Four Piece Antique Silver Plated Footed Tea Set C1890
Measures - 10.5"H x 7.75"W x 4.75"D
Category
19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Georgian-Style Silver-Plated English Teapot-Chocolate Pot
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please read the entire description carefully, as we strive to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This is an elega...
Category
Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced, Grape & Vine Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique and ornately decorated silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Wallace silversmiths of England in approximately 1910 in the period Edwardian style. T...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Hukin and Heath Double Spirit Tantalus, c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A Silver plated frame with a beautiful pair of Edwardian hand-cut glass decanters with cut-glass stoppers.
Once unlocked the handle can be lifted and swivelled to access the deca...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,358 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Aesthetic Movement Silverplated Tea Service by Simpson, Hall & Miller
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Exquisite Aesthetic Movement Silverplated Tea Service by Simpson, Hall & Miller Co. circa 1870-1890, large scale set consisting of a hot water ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Figural Silver Plated Pitcher C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Figural Silver Plated Pitcher with Foliate Engraving C1890
Measures - 14.5"H x 11"W x 11.25"D
Category
19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Unusual Square Antique Edwardian Quality Claret Jug
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual square antique Edwardian quality claret jug having a quality antique claret jug with a silver plated top and a square cut glass jug
An at...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 12 Ercuis Oyster Forks in Original Presentation Case
By Ercuis
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful set of 12 matching vintage silver-plated oyster forks made by renowned French silversmiths Ercuis (founded in 1867) and presented in their original case. Crafted in a Lo...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage English Silver Plated Cocktail Mixer, circa 1930
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and most unusual cocktail mixer, less of a shaker and looking rather like a coffee pot or cafetiere.
Made by the well renowned silversmit...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Period Hobnail-Cut Crystal Biscuit Barrel on Sheffield-Plated Stand
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, Victorian, hobnail-cut crystal biscuit barrel on original Sheffield plated stand, Sheffield, England, circa 1870, Cooper Bros. & Son, Ltd.- make...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
Antique Pair Silver Plated Wine Coolers by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional pair of antique English silver plated wine coolers by the renowned silversmith Hawksworth, Eyre & Co of Sheffield, circa 1870 in date.
The wine coolers stand on circular pedestal bases with decorative Faustian masque handles and bodies which are masterfully embellished with grape vine decoration.
Each cooler is fitted with a removable lid and liner and the lids are engraved with crests of a bull.
Add some classic elegance to your home with this lovely decorative pair of coolers.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As antique items, the coolers show minor signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, they display beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 27 x Width 26 x Depth 19
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 7 inches
Hawksworth, Eyre & Co
was founded in 1833 by Charles Hawksworth and John Eyre as successors of Blagden, Hodgson & Co. The first mark was registred in 1862. They were manufacturers and silversmiths of silver and silver plated objects.
In the 19th Century they opened branches in London, Buenos Aires, Montreal and New York, an amazing accomplishment at that time.
The partnership was dissolved in 1869 and the business was continued by James Kebberling Bembridge, Thomas Hall...
Category
1870s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Unusual Scottish Cut Glass and Silver Plated Lidded Serving Dish c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A really unusual lidded serving box, this design usually coming in the form of preserve jars, biscuit boxes etc.; mostly by John Grinsell or Hukin and Heath.
This large example I ...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Twin Handled Tray Walker & Hall, 1880
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Elkington & Co 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Antique Victorian silver plated claret jug, by the renowned Victorian silversmith and retailer Elkington & Co, and bearing their makers marks and date stamp for 1...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
1970s Silver Metal Italian Design Table Hand Bell
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare hand bell
Excellent condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique English Sheffield Silver Meat Dome with Hot Water Tray, Circa 1910-1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand Size Antique English Sheffield Silver Meat Dome with Hot Water Tray, Circa 1910-1920.
Category
Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Elegant Silver-Plated Tray from the late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Silver-Plated Tray from the late 19th Century. Beautiful decor and with two elegant handles. Probably made in Sweden during the 1870s-1880s.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large pair of silverplate Champagne Coaster from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A elegant large pair of silverplate Champagne Coaster from the early 20th Century with wooden bases.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Early 20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Diminutive Antique Sheffield Plate Armorial Tea/Cider Urn, Style Matthew Boulton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Antique Sheffield Plate Armorial Tea/Cider Urn, Style Matthew Boulton, England, Circa 1800-1820
A Diminutive Antique Sheffield Plate Armorial Tea/Cider Urn from England, ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
$992 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Figural & Footed Rogers Smith Silver Plated Pitcher C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Figural & Footed Rogers Smith Silver Plated Pitcher with Foliate Engraving C1890
Measures - 12.5"H x 9.25"W x 7.25"D
Category
19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
English Silver Plate Round Shape Barware / Tableware Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your entertaining experience with our stunning English silver plate round shape barware / tableware serving tray. Impeccably designed, this exquisite piece showcase a captiv...
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1920s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Circa 1940 Silver Plated Tea Tray by Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1940 silver plated tea tray by the Sheffield Silver Co., Brooklyn, NY. Elegant, cartouche form with reeded edge & integral button feet & ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
WMF 'Würtemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik' Art Deco Silver Plated Sugar Bowl & Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Stylish WMF (Würtemburgische Metallwaren Fabrik) Art Deco silver plated sugar bowl and cream jug with an impressed seed design dating from aro...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Edwardian silver plated oval entree dish
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian silver plated oval entree dish having an antique Edwardian oval shaped entree dish with handles to both sides and a removable lid.
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Three Piece Tea Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality silver plated three piece tea set.
Quality silver plated tea set in the shape of a melon raised on ornate feet.
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mappin & Webb Pair English Silver Plated Cockerel Mounted Egg Stands
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish pair vintage Mappin & Webb silver plated egg stands mounted with a cockerel handle and dating from the mid 20th century. The stands have a sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
French Silverplated Art Deco Spoon and Fork Set of 24
Located in Ross, CA
Twenty Four piece French silverplated fork and knife set, in a art deco pattern, all pieces are hallmarked and stamped 84 representing the number of ...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Domed French Silver Plate Repoussé Butter or Covered Dish Plate
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris France, a Repoussé Domed plate. A great piece for butter, or condiments, and also works nicely for everything from 420 to desk supplies,...
Category
20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Rare and Magnificent Antique English Travelling Bar, Mappin Brothers, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and quite wonderful find, and fun too. Victorian in era and dating to circa 1880, this travelling trolley or cart is made to travel down the cent...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
$4,279 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Large Gilt English Silver Plate Tableware / Barware Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the opulence and elevate your dining experience with our magnificent and resplendent Georgian-style serving tray. This awe-inspiring masterpiece is a testament to craftsma...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Gold, Copper
English Silver Plate Trademark Ornate Large Ladle Serving Piece for Punch Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage English silver Ladle with ornate Flowers and decoration.
It is in original vintage condition and has some stains and is tarnished.
Quadrupled Silver Plate...
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1940s English Georgian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
Pretty antique Edwardian silver plated cake basket
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pretty antique Edwardian silver plated cake basket, having a quality antique Edwardian silver plated cake basket, with a rope twist swing han...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Lucien Georges Bazor French Art Deco Silver Plated Bronze Nude Hand Mirror
By Lucien Georges Bazor 1
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and exceptional quality cased French Art Deco silver plated bronze hand mirror engraved by Lucien Georges Bazor (1889-1974). This beautifully made two sided mirror is cast in ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Bronze
$2,696 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique English Sheffield Silver Plated Figural Wine Bottle Wagon or Coaster Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This Sheffield plated figural wine coaster wagon is unsigned but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1890 in the period Victorian style. The wagon features two silver plated wine bottle coasters with leaf and berry decorated rims and turned wooden bottoms. The coasters sit on a sturdy silver plated frame with four spoked wheels and plated hub caps...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Antique Figural & Clawfoot Silver Plated Teapot C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Figural & Clawfoot Silver Plated Teapot with Foliate Engraving C1890
Measures - 11.5"H x 9"W x 5.25"D
Category
19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Nouveau by Krupp Silver Alpacca Box Set of 2
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare set. Silver metal.
Perfect condiction
Measures: H 14 x 30 x 20 cm, H 16 x 27 x 16 cm.
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
$2,121 / set
English 19th Century silver plate box with fish on top and blue glass, 1866
Located in Delft, NL
English 19th Century silver plate box with fish on top and blue glass, 1866
The box is raised on 4 legs and has a hinged lid.
2 Fish crossed as knob
Dated and marked with the Engli...
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19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Antique Sugar Shaker
Located in Sheffield, MA
The English antique sugar Shaker was used at tea time although it could be used for other shakeable spices -- cocoa, cinnamon to name a couple. Th...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$275 Sale Price
26% Off
Large Art Deco Silver Plate Cut Glass Bowl / Compote Centerpiece
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Silver plate with beautiful criss-cross cut-glass piece with scapploed edge on one side and finger tip presses on top and bottom of criss-cross pattern bowl. The bottom glass section...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,200 Sale Price
40% Off
Mid-Century Oversized Silver Plate Trumpet Vase
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish vintage Art Deco style silverplate trumpet vase. No maker's mark. It's a nice large size at 18 inches height with a lovely patina a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$395 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Italian Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker with Integral Lemon Squeezer
Located in Bath, GB
A late Art Deco cocktail shaker dating to c.1940/1950 made from silver plate, sourced and originating in Italy.
What makes this example highly sought-after is the integral lemon s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 6 Silver Plate Knife Rests Style Louis XVI, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant set of 6 silver plate knife rests style Louis XVI, circa 1900.
Laurel leaves.
Category
Early 1900s European Louis XIV Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Antique The Cube Tea And Coffee Set, English Silver Plate, Pourer, Creamer, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 'The Cube' Tea & Coffee set. An English, silver plated serving trio, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Fascinating early 20th century service, with a ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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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