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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

Set of 6 Vintage Sherry Goblets, Spanish, Silver Plate, Celebration Liqueur Tot
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.7882 This is a set of 6 vintage sherry goblets. A Spanish, silver plate celebration liqueur tot, dating to the late 20th century, circ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Presentation Serving Tray, English, Silver Plated, Cocktail, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique presentation serving tray. An English, silver plated cocktail or aperitif tray, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Elegant Edwardian serving tray, ideal for cocktail gatherings or afternoon soirees Crafted in quality silver plate, presenting bright, reflective tones throughout Lightly aged patina enhances the delicate fretwork pattern across the surface Subtle signs of gentle polishing lend character to the timeworn silver finish Features inset butler’s grasps at each end for ease of handling and serving Unmarked as such, yet reminiscent of the fine craftsmanship from Mappin & Webb Suited for use as a drinks tray, canapé platter, or decorative presentation piece A distinctive addition to period interiors, country kitchens, or formal dining rooms With refined elegance and timeless appeal, this antique silver plated tray...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Wonderful Glass Pewter Alligator Crocodile Carafe Decanter Water Pitcher
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Glass & Pewter Alligator / Crocodile Resting Carafe / Decanter / Water Pitcher
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Cassetti, made in Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Silver plated ice bucket by Cassetti, made in Italy, 1980. Handmade. Small signs of the time. Cassetti silverware was born in the 60s in Florence. He boasts collaborations with prest...
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1980s Italian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver centerpiece by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstatte
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Silver Centerpiece by Josef Hoffmann for the Vienna Secession Elegant silver (precious metal) centerpiece designed by Josef Hoffmann and executed by the Vienna Secession. The design ...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Antique Rideau Large Silver Plate Rectangular Serving Tray with Handles
Located in Toronto, ON
An antique large Rideau silver plate rectangular serving tray with engraving interior and ornate border with handles.
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Early 20th Century Canadian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Large Antique EGW & S Silverplate Clam Shell Dish by International Silver Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking example of American silverplate craftsmanship, this ornate shell-form serving dish was created by the International Silver Company and bears the EGW&S mark (E.G. Webster &...
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Early 1900s American Rococo Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mappin & Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People. England, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set for 12 people, England, early 20th century. Complete for 12 people. A total of 130 pieces: 12 large knifes,...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Elegant antique Edwardian quality silver plated four piece tea set and tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Elegant antique Edwardian quality silver plated four piece tea set and tray, consisting of a coffee pot, tea pot, sugar bowl and a milk jug with shaped handles and spouts with an acc...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Maria Pergay Vide Poche in Silver Plated Metal
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant object, by Maria Pergay, Flat rope shaped handle.    
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Antique English Silver Plate Four Piece Tea Set with Tray 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
AN antique English tea set offers silver plate melon form tea pot, coffee pot, creamer, sugar and under tray, floral engraved decoration throughout, 19th century. Measures- Sugar Bowl: 4.5''H x 8.75''W x 5.5''D Hot Water Pot...
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19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Ornate Victorian Silver Plated Flatware- 18 Place Setting
Located in Denton, TX
Ornate antique boxed set of Victorian silver plated flatware. This set features place setting for 18 people. This set was made circa 18...
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18th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Pair George III Old Sheffield Silver Plated Three Light Candelabras.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair George III Old Sheffield Silver Plated Three Light Candelabras. Elegant pair of 19th century Georgian Sheffield Silver Plate thre...
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19th Century English George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Modernist Silver Plated Comport By ORBRILLE, France, c1930
Located in Devon, England
High styled, 1930's Modernist coupe or comport originating from France and made by the ORBRILLE company and bearing their ‘REX’ trademark, the company was founded in Paris in 1919 by...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Old Sheffield Three Piece Meat Dome Warmer
Located in Norwood, NJ
Lamb and venison meat dish is masterfully crafted of fine Old Sheffield silver plate. This dish is crafted with the utmost intricacy in a manner one would expect from a sterling coun...
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1820s English Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield 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

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

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Silver Plate

Homag 90 German Silverplated Flatware Set Vintage 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage German silverplated flatware set stamped "Homag 90", 51 pieces. This set includes: 10 Knives, 8 7/8" 10 Forks, 7 1/8" 10 Small Salad...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Pair of English Old Sheffield Entree Dishes 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisitely high-quality and rare antique pair of English Old Sheffield Plate, silver plated on copper, domed entree dishes, each with lid and stand, circa 1780 in date. ...
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1780s Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage silver plated coffee pot by Royal Sheffield, England, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Elegant vintage coffee pot featuring a beautiful heraldic-style "Royal Sheffield" mark on the base. Likely produced in the mid-20th century, this pie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Viners Alpha Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Located in Sheffield, MA
A wonderfully charming and elegant small vintage Viners Alpha Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray. Use it for an intimate 2 person occasion or center piec...
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20th Century Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Martin, Hall & Co. English Silver Plate Tea Set
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality English Rococo-style 6-piece Martin Hall & Co. silver plate tea/coffee set with associated tray. Large tray with coffee and...
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Mid-19th Century English Rococo Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Copper

Antique English Georgian Silver Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
Serve the next cup of tea in this elegant classic fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver teapot in the Queen Anne style. With wood handle and finial, the lower portion of this fine teapot is embossed fluted decoration accented with subtly elevated rounded projections. Search terms: Georgian teapot, Edwardian teapot...
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Silver-Plate Dish from the Iconic Hollywood Rosevelt Hotel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval Gorham silver-plated dish made for the iconic Hollywood Rosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. The dish is beautiful made with fine detailing around the perimeter of the dish. There is a small shield with the hotel's name. It is a great piece of early Hollywood history...
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Early 20th Century North American Other Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Modern Champagner Cup Pale Green Silver Plated Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Silver plated champagner cup on stand inside enameled in pale green.Comes in bright colors like black, white , pink, dark blue orange, pink. Great table accessoires. To be used for c...
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2010s Austrian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Monumental Silver Tea Urn Samovar in Victorian Style
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind massive and monumental 19th century Victorian style silver plate tea urn / samovar from the 19th century by Hartford-based silversm...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

19th Century George III Silverplated Tea Caddy
Located in Doylestown, PA
Charming 19th century George III silverplated tea caddy. A well-formed, rounded rectangular body with gadrooned trim and drop ring handles sits on ball feet and features a unique dua...
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19th Century English George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Copper

Antique, 1919, Meriden Britannia Company Silverplated Urn
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This wonderful piece was made by the Merida Brittania Company in 1919. It measures about 10.5" high and 16" in diameter at the widest part. The piece has no visible damages. The lid...
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Early 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Italian Modern Silverplated Twin Handled Champagne/Wine Bucket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Modern Silverplated Twin-Handled Champagne/Wine Bucket Italy, 20th Century This elegant modern Italian silver-plated champagne/wine bucket exudes sophistication with its sl...
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20th Century Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated Letter Rack 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An attractive and unusual vintage silver plated letter rack, late 20th Century in date. The letters "L E T T E R' form the dividers of this charming piece. The craftsmanship is sec...
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1990s English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Italian Art Nouveau Punch Bowl Hand Chased Silver Plate Early 20th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Italian Art nouveau two piece punch bowl set. Silver Plate. Signed "Orli". Early 20th century. large
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Early 20th Century Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Large Antique English Footed Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large footed silver plated serving tray is marked by an unknown maker, and originates from England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. This large oval...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated and Red Glass Honey Pot Bee, England, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silver plated and red glass honey pot bee. England, early 20th century. Marked Elkington Plate and makred by the shop that sold it in Montevideo (Uruguay) Broqua & Scholberg Montevid...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Bronze

William Hutton & Sons, Antique Silver-Plate Serving Spoons, U.K., circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS - Antique pair of silver-plate serving spoons - signed on the back of each spoon - United Kingdom - circa 1900. Excellent antique condition - no loss - no da...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Regency Old Sheffield Silver Plated Tea Urn Samovar 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Regency Old Sheffield silver plated tea urn, Circa 1820 in date. This handsome antique Old Sheffield samovar has been ...
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1820s Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

Victorian Silver Plate Berry Serving Spoons, Leather Case, U.K., 1878
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique - Victorian silver plate berry serving spoons - gold wash to each finely detailed and tooled bowl - contained in their original silk and ve...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Arcantia Vendome by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Service Set 42 pc Dn
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Din...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Lovely antique Edwardian quality silver plated egg cruet set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Edwardian quality silver plated egg cruet set, having a quality silver plated stand with a circular handle to the centre with a rest for the spoons, four silver plated...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Huge Antique Silver Plated Anglo-Indian Styled Figural Palm Tree Centerpiece Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial centerpiece or serving set is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but originated from Scotland and dates to approximately 1890 and done in an Anglo-Indian style. This very elaborate and ornately cast set is done in silver plate with a mirrored figural island base...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Anglo-Indian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique WMF Silver Plated Sweets / Visiting Card / Key/ Tray Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful WMF Art Nouveau silver plated visiting card tray Circa 1900 in date. Depicting a female figure in a long, flowing diaphanous dress, the train forming the double sided tray, with the impressed maker's mark and stamped '169' to underside. This exquisite casket could house anything from trinkets, keys, sweets to jewellery. Whatever you choose to use this item for you are sure to do it in style. Condition: In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 22 x Width 34.5 x Depth 16.5 Dimensions in inches: Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 2 inches x Depth 6 inches WMF In 1853, Daniel Straub, a miller from Geislingen, joined forces with the Schweizer Brothers to form the "Metallwarenfabrik Straub & Schweizer" in Geislingen. This was the second company to be founded by Straub - previously in 1850, from the nucleus of a small repair workshop, which he had set up to work on the construction of Geislingen's famous railway incline, he had founded Maschinenfabrik Geislingen. This company was involved mainly in manufacturing mill turbines and traded throughout Europe. As early as 1862, the young company distinguished itself by winning a gold medal at the World Exhibition in London. In 1866, following the departure of the brothers Louis and Friedrich Schweizer, the company was renamed Straub & Sohn" (Straub & Son). The company showroom, built in 1868 in Berlin, gradually evolved to become the company's first retail outlet. Three years later, the company was already employing 60 workers. By 1880, the number of employees had grown to approximately 200 and the company was already producing 960 different items. 1880 saw the merger between Straub & Sohn and "Ritter & Co.", Esslingen, to form a public limited company under the name of Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik. At the time of the merger, Ritter & Co.'s Esslingen factory was already using the electroplating method of silver plating and had the more modern production facilities at its disposal. Straub's company, on the other hand, was the more profitable of the two. 1892 saw the development of a special technique for silver plating cutlery, whereby the silver is distributed in a way that, at the points of the cutlery most exposed to wear and tear, the coating is twice as thick as elsewhere. This process was patented and is still in use today. Known nowadays as 'Perfect Hard Silver plating' the technique remains exclusive to WMF. Under Carl Hugele the company gained international standing. At the turn of the century the factory in Geislingen employed 3,000 workers. By 1910, this number had already grown to 4,000, making WMF the largest company in Wurttemberg at this time. Sales catalogues were printed in twelve languages. Subsidiary companies in London, Warsaw and Vienna opened up export markets. Under the direction of Albert Mayer the WMF studio was influenced by the art nouveau style. The product range was modernized and considerably extended. In 1905 WMF acquired a majority holding of the Cologne company Orivit AG, which manufactured products from "Orivit", a tin alloy. As of 1925, products created by the Contemporary Decorative Products Department (NKA) made their debut on the market. This department was set up under the direction of Hugo Debach in order to establish the name of WMF amongst consumers interested in art and design. This department was responsible for producing the special "Ikora" finish, which has earned an important place in the annals of art history. The "Ikora" brand name referred to a specific method of treating the surface of the metal, by which layers of coating were applied in a partly chemical and partly heat induced process. A host of newly developed hand-finishing techniques enhanced the possibilities for adding decorative flourishes to the products. Despite being mass produced, every item looked as if it had been individually crafted. At the end of the war the company had lost its foreign assets, associated factories...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

English Sheffield Tea Urn with Dolphin Head Spout, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Sheffield tea urn with floral finial, hand chased feather banding, flanking scrolled ebonized side handles, floral medallion with dolphin hea...
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1810s English George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

Large Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but originated from England and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian s...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plate Beef Trolley Meat Carver Drakes
By Drakes Silversmiths
Located in Wijnegem, BE
This exceptional Drakes silverplate and mahogany carte de boeuf—a remarkable roast beef carving trolley—is a true artifact of dining history from the legendary Simpson’s-in-the-Stran...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Pair of Victorian Cased Silver Plated Napkin Rings, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of antique Victorian silver-plated napkin rings circa 1880 in date. The triangular shaped ring feature machine engraved fancy floral pattern and come in their origi...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated "Shell" Cheese Dish
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver-plated "shell" cheese dish.
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19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Pair Italian Silver Plated Fighting Cockerels 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive antique pair of Italian silver plated fighting cockerels, circa 1920 in date. These beautifully sculpted and hand-chased fine textured cockerels are in realistic aggressive and dynamic fighting poses with flowing plumage and open wings ready to attack. They will add a touch of action to your dining table, game table or buffet. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 20 cm x Width 16 cm x Depth 15 cm Height 19 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 16 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches Height 7 inches x Width 6 inches x Depth 6 inches A cockfight is a sport between two roosters (cocks), or more accurately gamecocks, held in a ring called a cockpit. The history of raising fowl for fighting goes back 6,000 years. The first documented use of the word gamecock, denoting use of the cock as to a “game”, a sport,pastime or entertainment, was recorded in 1646, after the term “cock of the game” used by George Wilson, in the earliest known book on the sport of cockfighting in The Commendation of Cocks and Cock Fighting in 1607. But it was during Magellan's voyage of discovery of the Philippines in 1521 when modern cockfighting was first witnessed and documented by AntonioPigafetta, Magellan's chronicler, in the kingdom of Taytay. The combatants, referred to as gamecocks, are specially bred birds, conditioned for increased stamina and strength. The comb and wattle are cut off in order to meet show standards of the American Gamefowl Society and the Old English Game...
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20th Century Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Unusual Silver Plated and Glass Butter Dish A Very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual Silver Plated and Glass Butter Dish A Very attractive piece a glass butter knife and dish on a coaster and the lid with a cow In very good condition, and a delightful pi...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage, F.B. Rogers Silver Plated Butter Dish
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A lovely F.B. Rogers silver plated (silver plate on copper) butter dish with lid. The butter dish is designed in the antique style that could be attributed to high Victorian period a...
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20th Century Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Copper

Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
This exquisite and desirable pattern was designed for the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. The nations of the world joined with America to celebrate the 400th anniversar...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Silver Plate Salt Shaker and Peppermill
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add style to your dining table with these vintage Italian salt shaker and matching pepper grinder are silver plate with wood liners to prevent corrosion. ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian silver plated ornate serving tray having a quality large serving tray with relief decoration with trailing vines and two ornate carrying handles to both sides
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

English Plated Footed Frame Surtout-de-table Mirrored Plateau .
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plate footed gallery frame with mirrored interior three piece surtout-de-table plateau / centerpiece. The piece is in great condition with appropriate wear consistent...
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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Leonard Silver Plated Tea or Coffee Pot
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and collectable, this silver plated tea or coffee pot adds style and glamour to modern and eclectic styles. Ornate and simple lines merge to bring shine and style to modern...
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1950s American Victorian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Gerald Benney Stainless Cutlery by Viners of Sheffield, British, 1970s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Superb set of 'Fisheaters', i.e. Six knives and six forks designed by Gerald Benney, in original box. The influence of Danish design is very clear, yet these are quintessentially midcentury British in their trim, measured and practical style. 'Gerald Benney CBE (21 April 1930 – 26 June 2008) was a British silver and goldsmith who along with David Mellor...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Stainless Steel

Antique Silver Plated Entrée Dish
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique silver plated entree dish having a quality lift off top with twin handles above a silver plated dish with an ornate border. A char...
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Stunning English Silver Plate and Cranberry Glass Three-Bottle Tauntless
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English silver plate and cranberry glass three-bottle Tauntless, with tall cranberry glass decanters dripping with applied silver wor...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated and Cut Glass Epergne
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique English silver plated epergne. Four arm design, each with cut glass inset bowl. Center cut glass inset bowl. Stand alone is 10” tall x 5.5” deep x 8.25” wide. Stamped on the ...
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1880s British Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rococo Silver Plate Centrepiece Surtout De Table Epergne Dish
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning English rococo silver plate centrepiece Big piece on three platters and amazing rococo motifs such as leaf motifs and scrolls Amazing piece of Sheffield silver pl...
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1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Beautifully Patinated Silver Plated Bathroom Set 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Beautifully Patinated Silver Plated Bathroom Set, Europe, 1960s. This is a wonderful and very nicely patinated bathroom set - one toothbrush holder and one cup for water. Wonderfu...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern 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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