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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Victorian
Large Barker Ellis Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. This rectangular shaped tray is...
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Victorian silver plated fruit basket, circa 1880 in date. The basket has a central swing grape vine handle and ...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1920 in a Vi...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray Walker & Hall, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a momumental beautiful antique English Victorian neo-classical oval silver-plated twin handled tray by the renowned silversmith Walker & Hall, circa 1880 in date. This la...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Large English Victorian Silver Plated Salver 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large wonderful antique silver plated Victorian salver bearing the makers marks for the renowned silversmith Elkingon and the date mark for 1888. It has beautiful embos...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Scottish Silver Plate Cut Glass Comport Stag Centrepiece, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine stunning antique Victorian Scottish silver plated comport Stag centrepiece set, circa 1870 in date. The beautifully chased centerpiece features twin branch grape v...
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1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Ice Bucket with Tongs Made by Christofle Gallia
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful silver plated bucket for ice cubes from the French brand Gallia (part of Christofle). On the bottom is a removable plate with holes, for...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid-19th Century Oval Engraved Sheffield Tray with Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Engaging piece made in United Kingdom with the sheffield technic of the layer of copper between layer of silver. The tray is fully engraved with drawing of flowers and baroque scrolls...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

1970s, Victorian Traditional Towle Silver Plated Lidded Bowl Pinecone Finial
By Towle Silversmiths, Paul Revere
Located in Miami, FL
1970th Towle Silversmiths Company produced footed and lidded bowl,designed in the style by Paul Revere. This is the 8 inches diameter bow with pine...
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1970s American Victorian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Steel

Rare Set Four Silver Plate & Glass Column Candlesticks, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
It is rare to find a pair of these candlesticks in a winning combination of classically styled silver plate paired with glass columns, here we have a set of four! Just back from o...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Coffee Pot made by Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely silver plated coffee pot made by the French brand Christofle. It is a design from Lino Sabattini, from the series Mercury. The coffee po...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl with Figural Cherub & Floral Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique centerpiece pedestal bowl is signed by an unidentified maker, but believed to have originated from the United States and date to appr...
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Early 20th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique gallery serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but presumed to date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is composed of silver plate ov...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Barker Bros. Silver Plated Covered Entree Server with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated covered server was made by the well known Barker Brothers of England in approximately 1880 and done in a period Victorian style. This entree server...
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Late 19th Century Canadian Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Oneida Silver Plated Footed Serving Bowl 2 Community Plate Spoons USA
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Ornate American lovely silverplate footed compote by Oneida Silversmiths. It comes with two Community Plate Spoons. The bowl itself is sh...
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1950s American Victorian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Steel

Small Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Sheffield Plated Candlesticks
Located in Suffolk, GB
Small pair of quality antique Victorian Sheffield plated candlesticks having a quality small pair of antique Victorian Sheffield plated candlesticks with ornate decoration H 14 x...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Silver Plated Ice Bucket, circa 1970
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stylish vintage Mid-Century Modern ice bucket, sourced in Italy and just back from my silversmith's workshop where it has been overhauled and re-silvered, restoring it to it'...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rare Old English Silverplate & Cut Crystal Golf Motif Novelty Breakfast Cruet
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare old English silverplate golf motif novelty breakfast cruet. The set includes an open salt cellar with spoon, a mustard pot with spoon and a pepper pot. Please note the use of go...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Coaster Silver Plated Champagne Magnum Jeroboam Wine Bottle, circa 1880
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Silver Plated Jeroboam Champagne Magnum wine bottle coaster, circa 1880. The body is embellished with pierced scrolling and interlacing decoration. gadrooned wavy rim and enclosi...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Converted Silver Plated Meat Dome to a Wall Mounted Planter or Sconce
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This converted antique meat dome is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Vict...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Copper

19th Century English Tableware Tea/Coffee Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century English Sheffield silver plate tableware five pieces tea/coffee service. The coffee/tea features intricate exterior floral details and paw. The set include a tall ...
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Early 1800s English High Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plate Muffineer Sugar Castor - E.P. Copper - U.K. - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage silver plate Muffineer sugar castor - pierced and chased details to the top - maker's mark on the bottom (unknown/unidentified) - United Kingdom - mid 20th century. Excellen...
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Mid-20th Century British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Grand Elkington Silver Plate Entree / Chafing Dish, 1853
Located in Bath, GB
About as grand as they get, this is a rare early Victorian silver plated Entree / Chafing dish in silver plate by the top-notch silversmith, Elkington Mas...
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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coaster with Grape & Leaf Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated antique bottle coaster is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Victorian style. This bottle coaster ...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Copper

Ellis Barker, Antique Silver Plate Candlestick, England, Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Ellis Barker Silver Co. - antique single silver-plate candlestick - large size - finely chased - weighted base - menorah hallmark / stamp to the base rim ...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique silver plated cruet set bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmith Wade, Wingfield Wilkins & Co and circa 1860 in date. The set comprises a beautifully decorative silver plated cruet stand holding six exquisite cut glass condiment bottles traditionally for chilli, soy, cayenne, vinegar, oil and ketchup. The antique silver cruet features a central rectangular shaped handle and body on bun feet, the six cut glass cruet bottles feature three with glass stoppers and three with silver plated lids. This is truly a special item and will attract the maximum amount of attention, the quality and craftsmanship are undeniable. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 23 x Width 22 x Depth 16 Dimensions in inches: Height 9 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches Wade Wingfield, ROWBOTHAM & CO Sheffield The firm was established in 1751 (according to an undocumented source) and by 1816 was listed as Hoult, Rowbottam, Wingfield & Wade in Tenter Street. In 1818, John Hoult withdrew and henceforth the firm was run by John Rowbottam, John Wingfield, and Richard Wade. The firm specialised in table cutlery. Succeeded in 1832 to Wade, Wingfield, Rowbotham, and Co. The partnership between Richard Wade, John Wingfield, John Rowbotham, Alfred Rowbotham and Henry Colley was dissolved in 1851. They were Merchants, Steel Converters, and Manufacturers of Table and Pocket Knives...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Huge Antique Silver Plated Bottle Coaster with Leaf & Berry Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique bottle coaster is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in a period Vi...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Oval Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique gallery serving tray is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is composed of silv...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Birks Large Silver Plated Rectangular Serving Tray with Floral Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This silver plated serving tray was made for the renowned Birks department store chain, most likely by a maker from the United States in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. The ...
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Hermes, Paris, Silver Plated Novelty Dish / Vide Poche, C.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful vintage vide poche (empty pocket) in silver plate comprising two parts, the dish itself and the golf ball on a stand. Both pieces are...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Old Sheffield Plate and Crystal Serving Piece
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful silver plated server for pickles or jam. The stand is made of Sheffield plate, with markings on the bottom. The crystal pots are beautifully deco...
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Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Hand-Crafted & Silver Plated Graduated Meat Dome or Entre Cover Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of antique meat domes are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in a period Victori...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grapes & Leaves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique serving tray was made by an unkwown maker and presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is done in silver plate and has applied grape and leaf decoration around the outer edges with ornate stylized scrollwork and flowers engraved on the top. The tray is clearly signed "Sheffield Reproduction...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Covered Entree Server with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated covered server was made by the well known Barker Ellis Silver Company of England in approximately 1912 and done in a Victorian style. This entree server...
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Salver 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique silver plated Victorian salver bearing the makers mark of William Hutton & Sons, and dating from Circa 1860. It has beautiful engraved floral and foliate decoration in the Neo-classical style and is raised on elegant scrolled feet. This salver is of fabulous quality and will add an Imperial look to your surroundings. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 4 x Width 32 x Depth 32 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch William Hutton & Sons - the firm was established in Birmingham by William Hutton in 1800 and transferred in Sheffield in 1832 where the firm was active as manufacturing silversmiths and platers at 27 High Street (140-146 West Street from 1886). After his death the business was continued under the same style by the founder's son William Carr Hutton until 1864, when the name was changed to William Hutton & Son. This was a partnership of William Carr Hutton and his youngest son Herbert Hutton (senior, born 1843).William Carr Hutton died in 1865 and c. 1870 Herbert Hutton Sr. was joined by his brothers James Edward Hutton (b. 1839) and Robert (b. 1840) and the name was changed to William Hutton & Sons. A London showroom was opened in 1863 (13 Thavies Inn Holborn until 1891, and later 7 Farrington Road until 1918).In 1893 the firm acquired Rupert Favell & Co (manufacturer silversmith at Bucknall Street, Oxford Street, London) and in the same year became William Hutton & Sons Ltd.The firm acquired Creswick & Co in 1902, beginning to use their crossed arrows marks.The last Hutton family MD was Herbert Hutton Jr. before the company failed in 1930. That was due to lack of foresight by the Chairman of the Board...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Butter Dish, Made, C. 1880
Located in London, London
Made circa 1880 by Henry Wilkinson & Co, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plated Butter Dish, is straight sided, and features engra...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rare Pair of Antique Silver Plated Spoon Warmers, Registered in 1875
Located in London, London
Made circa 1875, this very rare pair of antique silver plate spoon warmers, are wonderfully modelled as shells standing on naturalistic bases...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Bristol Poole Silver Plate 3 Qt Casserole Chafing Dish Holder Pyrex
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Bristol Silverplate by Poole, number 114 baroque reticulated casserole dish holder / stand with footed base, handles, lid and 3 Quart Pyrex glass insert number 233 E-1. ""Poole Silver Company was an American silver manufacturing company, active in Taunton, Massachusetts from 1892-1971. The Poole Silver Company was formed in 1892 by George Poole...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Antique English Silver Plated Mechanical Biscuit Barrel or Biscuiteer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated mechanical biscuit barrel is completely unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Pair of 19th Century Large Bottle Coasters
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of lovely late 19th century large bottle coasters from England. The pair is silver plated and have oak bases. They have scrolled borders, and are pie...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Large Round Reed & Barton Strawberry SIlverplate Serving Tray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Decorated with embossed strawberries and leaves, this large round serving tray will be a fabulous piece for use at your next party. Created from silverplate, it will be great for charcuterie or crudites. The bottom is marked Reed & Barton 115. Additionally, as a fun added bit of character, the previous owner's phone number...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Large Antique Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grape & Leaf Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large silver plated oval tray is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is decorated with ...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

A Very Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Lidded Soup Tureen by Elkington & Company
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine & impressively large silver plated soup tureen by Elkington & Company of London with a capacity to hold 4 quarts. The substantial oval body having open handles, richly decorated with embossed & engraved foliate motifs & centered by blank foliate cartouches, the conforming lid bearing engraved heraldic crests. Raised overall upon a stepped oval foot, with the underside bearing impressed factory marks for Elkington & Co., together with date letter for 1884. ELKINGTON & COMPANY: George Richards Elkington & Henry Elkington were the first to discover and patent the silver plating process in the 1830's. They were subsequently awarded Royal warrants to several members of the British Royal Family including Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, Queen Mary & King George VI. Elkington & Company were chosen as the suppliers of flatware on board the British Royal Yacht Britannia...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Martin Hall 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian silver plated fruit or bread basket with fabulous embossed and engraved decoration, circa 1860 in date. Add an elegant touch to your nex...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Antique English Silver Plated Partitioned Serving Bowl or Condiment Dish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique serving dish is hallmarked by an unknown English maker, and believed to date to approximately 1910-1920 and done in a Victorian style...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Reed & Barton Silver Plated Tureen with Lion Head Mounts & Medallions
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tureen was made by the well known Reed & Barton Company of England and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. This large egg shaped tureen is made of silver plate with stylized rope handles and lion head mounts...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this magnificent novelty toast rack / Egg Cruet of sporting interest, consists of the toast rack with an egg cup either end kept in place by an ...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Victorian silver plated fruit basket, circa 1860 in date. The oval shaped body features fabulous engrave ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated Crystal Pitcher with Glass Chiller
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful 1940's silver plated hand cut crystal glass juice/punch/liquor pitcher/jug/decanter with ice cube chiller. Center portion screws into lid for ic...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate 6 Butter Knives
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Six Antique English Knives Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate Six Butter Knives Decorative Pattern & Faux Bone Hallmarked at collar EPNS A1 Tea che...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Monumental Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a momumental beautiful antique English Victorian oval silver-plated twin handled tray, circa 1870 in date. This large oval silver plated tray features a pair of handles d...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

1890s Drew & Sons Revolving Electroplate Silver Oval Serving Dish
Located in Germantown, MD
Keep your food warm when serving your guests. This lovely serving dish and warmer has a very ornate cover that rolls back.. It was made by Drew & Sons, England. The warmer is dated to the later part of the 19th Century. It is made in electroplated silver...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

A Very Fine George V Period Silver Plated Entrée Dish, England Circa 1912
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine & heavy George V silver plated entree dish, showing a curvilinear shaped base fitted with a conforming domed lid with a detachabl...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit by Box Fenton Brothers 19thC
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths Fenton Brothers of Sheffield, England, circa 1890 in date and bearing the Staniforth's Patent mark as well as the registration number 3549. It has a beautifully shaped body sitting in a cast frame with remarkably chased branch supports and the original interior features elegant hand-pierced dividers. It opens out into two halves and is held shut by gorgeous laurel wreath loose ring handles at the top. This wonderful container could house anything from sweets to biscuits or trinkets. Whatever you choose to store in this lovely item you are sure to do it in style. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 25 x width 19 x depth 15 Dimensions in inches: Height 10 inches x width 7 inches x depth 6 inches Fenton Brothers Ltd Sheffield Firm established in 1875 at South Moor Works, East Street, Sheffield by John Frederick Fenton...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Boxed Fruit Set Spoons, Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Hukin & Heath 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian burr walnut boxed twelve piece silver plated dessert service with maker marks for Hukin & Heath, circa 1880 in da...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Oval Biscuit Barrel with Elaborate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique oval shaped and silver plated biscuit barrel was made in England in approximately 1880 in a period Victorian style. This biscuit barrel has an oval shape with a hinged l...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Pair of Silver Plated Copper Campana Urn Champaigne Coolers
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A fine pair of silver plate on copper Champagne coolers. The Campana urn form with liners, each in three parts. There is copper bleed through t...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

A Fine Early 20th Century Silver Plated Entrée Dish, England Circa 1900
By Charles Howard Collins
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The very attractive, curvilinear shaped base having a domed lid fitted with a foliate cast detachable handle, richly decorated overall with embossed & foliate engraved detail and blank cartouches on either side (suitable for monogramming...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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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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