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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Antique Reiffel & Husted Silverplate Champagne / Ice Bucket USA, English Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Reiffel & Husted Silverplate Champagne / Ice Bucket—USA, English Design
This rare and exquisite diminutive silverplate champagne or ice bucket was crafted by the esteemed Re...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Italian Futura Silver-Plate, Wood, Red Resin Larry Laslo For Towle
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous vintage 1980's postmodern Italian tray was designed by Larry Laslo for Towle Silversmiths in Italy. It is rectangular of silver-plate, wood handles with red resin. This...
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1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver box with Enamel Design
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Sterling Silver Box with Enamel Design
This square-shaped box with chamfered corners is made of 800-thousandths pure silver and features an enamel design and gold plating. The lid fe...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Pair of Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Glass Centrepieces 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an intricate and exquisitely made antique pair of English Victorian parcel gilt silver plated and cut glass centrepieces by the renowned silversmiths Elkington & Co., dated 1...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Elkington & Co. Electroplated Wine Funnel with Gilt Bowl, Dated 1853
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Elkington & Co. Electroplated Wine Funnel with Gilt Bowl, Dated 1853
A superb mid-19th century English wine funnel by the renowned firm Elkington & Co., one of the most in...
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver-Plated Adjustable Wine Caddy by Mappin & Webb, England, Circa 1900–1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Silver-Plated Adjustable Wine Caddy by Mappin & Webb, England, Circa 1900–1910. Style: Edwardian with Dresser-influenced industrial design
A rare and elegantly engineered silver-pla...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Sugar Caster William Batt & Sons 1860, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A large beautiful Victorian silver plated sugar caster made by William Batt & Sons Ltd, circa 1860 in date.
It features typical baluster form and is embossed with lavish decorati...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated Strawberry Set by Roberts and Belk, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A highly decorative late Victorian or Edwardian Strawberry set with all over repousse decoration.
These are popular to serve cookies and cakes too, perfect with tea serving the milk and sugar from the creamer and sugar bowl; always impressive whatever you use it for.
All three silver plated pieces are marked by the well renowned Sheffield silversmith, Roberts and Belk...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Victorian Sphinx Egyptian Revival Mappin & Webb Silver Plate Biscuit Barrel Box
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elaborate figural Egyptian Revival Victorian biscuit jar made by Mappin & Webb during the 19th century. This highly stylized piece features a winged sphinx with an Egyptian head piece finial. The piece is heavily engraved and has 4 four plaques that can be personalized. The bottom edge interior and outer edge is beaded and it stands on four stylized claw feet. The bottom is stamped with an early Mappin & Webb hallmark along with W 16 and some etched handwritten numbers as well. A truly spectacular piece that would be a wonderful addition to your home.
From Mappin & Webb site:
Mappin & Webb is a true British treasure with over 240 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and fine jewellery. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior quality and contemporary design, we have produced exquisite fine jewellery, elegant silverware, watches, glassware and the unique lifestyle accessories that have long been at the heart of affluent British society.
It’s a story that began in 1775, when Jonathan Mappin opened a workshop in Sheffield. His mission was to create the most beautifully crafted silverware for British society.
Over the immediate years that followed this would see the company expand internationally, receive Royal Warrants and commissions from Monarchs around the world, and become synonymous with excellence, craftsmanship and all things truly British.
The Early Years: A Family Partnership.
Within a year the first Mappin hallmark was recorded at the assay office and in 1780 Jonathan Mappin was given the Freedom of the Cutlers Company. The ‘Cutlers Company of Hallamshire’, to give it its full title, was incorporated in 1624 to provide jurisdiction over those making cutlery near Sheffield and to promote Sheffield as a place of expertise.
The Company and Sheffield’s cutlery...
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Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Original Christopher Dresser teapot Elkington & Co
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Silver plated Victorian teapot by Elkington & Co designed By Dr Christopher Dresser. A stylish design years ahead of its time. In good condition and becoming increasingly rare.
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Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine quality antique Victorian ornate silver plated biscuit barrel by Robert & B
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian ornate silver plated biscuit barrel by Robert & Belk, having a fantastic quality antique Victorian silver plated biscuit barrel with quality ornate det...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau French Silver Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful antique French silver overlay glass perfume cologne bottle with stopper, circa 1900. It has a gorgeous lobed shape and stylish Art N...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Silvered Bronze & Mirrored Two-Piece "Surtout de Table"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1830 and made of silvered bronze, the spectacular centerpiece is 28" in length and oval ...
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Early 19th Century English Restauration Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair Sheffield Silver Plate Wine Coasters 19th Century English
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair 19th century Sheffield wine coasters. Need polishing.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Bottle Cooler, English, Silver Plate, Champagne Magnum Bucket, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bottle cooler. An English, silver plated champagne magnum bucket, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Striking pierced design accentuates this charming...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Sheffield Silver Plate Victorian Style Meat Dome
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining experience with the exquisite charm of our English sheffield silver plate tableware meat dome cover. This captivating cloche-shape...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Silverplate Hot Water Urn, Early 20th C. With Its Alcohol Burner
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Silverplate Hot Water Urn, Early 20th C., having a reeded urn, original hand carved hardwood spigot handle, matching hardwood cover knob and with its original alcohol burner...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Faceted Glass & Silver Plated Biscuit Box, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A heavy piece of glass was used to create this quality example, faceted all the way around and series of simple linear cuts around the circumference; the underside having a star cut....
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$815 Sale Price
20% Off
Dutch Art Deco Napkin Holder in Patinated Silver
Located in Tilburg, NL
Dutch Art Deco napkin holder in patinated silver. The Netherlands, early 20th century.
Beautiful and very elegant napkin holder in a distinc...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1960's German Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Lutz & Weiss
By Lutz & Weiss
Located in Bath, GB
A really stylish retro / vintage cocktail shaker with the body and the lid to the top having a brushed / bark decoration, a lovely combination together with the mirror finish silver ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
W & S Blackinton Co. Large Silverplate Punch Bowl, Cups, Ladle, Tray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large footed punch bowl with lion head ring pulls and relief grapes and leaves around the scalloped rim. The punch bowl is accompanied by a round matching tray with smooth center, engraved acanthus leaves and cartouches. They are accompanied by 12 handled footed cups and a compatible ladle. Marked on verso for W & S Blackinton.
Dimensions:
Punch bowl - 14" W, 15 1/4" with side handles, 11 1/4" H
Cups - 3 1/4" W x 3" to top of handle
Ladle - 13 1/4" L x 5 1/4" W
Tray - 19" W x 1 1/4" H
Condition: minor tarnish, friction scratches to interior bottom of the punch bowl and tray...
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20th Century American Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair Silver Plated Entree Dishes Elkington, Dated 1888 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite and rare antique pair of English silver plated Entree dishes by the renowned silversmith Elkington & Co, and dated 1888.
The dishes feature a rectangular sha...
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1880s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham Silver Plate Wine Bottle Holder/Pourer
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a beautifully designed and practical wine holder and pourer made by Gorham, with an adjustable neck ring accommodating any bottle shape; Burgundy or Bordeaux. The two-part st...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Christofle Silver-Plate Albi Coasters Or Wine Coasters Set of 10 Barware
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful set of 10 hallmarked Christofle silver plate coasters for cocktails or wine and water coasters are vintage and from 1968. They are...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silverplate Coffee Pot
Located in Malibu, CA
Silver plate coffee tea pot. Item features curly silverplate handle, square attached lid, sits on four graceful feet. Clean lines, quality craftsmanship. Circa early 1900s.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$78 Sale Price
65% Off
Antique English Silver Plated and Cut Glass Claret Jug or Decanter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plate and cut glass claret jug was most likely made in England in circa 1900 in the Victorian style. The jug features a seated figural finial on the top of the li...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Silver Plate Champagne & Wine Chiller Cooler, 3 Hole Lid European
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Large and impressive champagne cooler / centre piece in silver plate metal. In very good condition. Made probably in the 1950s or older. Marked with manufactory logo.
Fount at an Es...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Small Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made by Dobman of England in approximately 1950 in a Victorian style. The tray is rectan...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Copper
Printania by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pcs Dinner
By Christofle
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.
R...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Revolving Old Sheffield Silver Plate Epergne
By Sheffield
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Old Sheffield silver plate epergne showcases a refined Georgian-period scalloped motif embellished with acorns and foliage. It rotates with ...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
French Art Nouveau Silver Plate Dresser Vanity Table Easel Back Mirror, c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
An antique French silverplated dresser tabletop vanity easel back mirror with a lovely Art Nouveau floral design, circa 1900. It would be beautiful displa...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Surtout-De-Table Mirrored Plateau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century English silver plate frame surtout de table mirrored plateau . The plateau features a silver plate framed with exterior floral ...
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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
English Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Van Buren
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage English cylindrical martini or cocktail shaker of fine plate silver featuring a stylish Art Deco design, with removable cap and strainer.
Impr...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Copper
F.B. Rogers Gold Plate Walnut Shaped Trinket Box Keepsake, 1970, America
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage walnut box, trinket box, keepsake made in the USA by F.B. Rogers Silver Company, circa 1970.
Made out of gold plate metal and left intentio...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
English Sheffield-Plate Tea Pot with Warming Stand
By Sheffield
Located in Malibu, CA
An exceptional example of an antique Sheffield English silver plate teapot on a warming stand in pristine condition.
This elegant teapot is simple & unem...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Beautiful silver plated Food Cover Dome by Elkington & Co from 1904
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful silver plated Food Cover Dome by Elkington & Co (Birmingham, England) from 1904. Simple and elegant design with removable handle.
Wear consi...
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Early 1900s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,200 Sale Price
40% Off
Rare 12-person Nickel Silver cutlery set by Gio Ponti for Calderoni, 1960s
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare 12-person alpacca cutlery set designed by Gio Ponti for Argenterie Calderoni, Milan around the 1960s.
The set revisits a cutlery service designed in the 1940s by the same design...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Brass
Silver-Plated Art Deco 'Mixit' Recipe Cocktail Shaker, C S Green
Located in Bath, GB
A superb vintage Art Deco recipe / menu cocktail Shaker dating to circa 1930.
The cover with a rotating list of cocktail recipes for: Martini, Palm Beach, Clover Club, Side Car...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Silverplate EPNS Hard/Soft Boiled Egg Handled Server/Holder/Cup
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
I can't think of a more elegant way to be served a morning egg whether you like it hard or soft boiled than in this handled silver plate egg holder. It is decorated with a lovely cut...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Sheffield Silver Plate Tea Caddy
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English sheffield silver plate covered biscuit box / tea caddy with exterior design details and finial top cover . The tea caddy / box is in goo...
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1860s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Vintage silverplated divided server by Lunt
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning , vintage serving plate divided in the middle with ornate design at the top of the divider. In very good condition, no dent or loss of silver , it might have signs of use w...
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$52 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Vase by D'Argyl, Amethyst Glass and Silver, France, 1930s
By D'Argyl
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Stylish Art Deco vase by the famous glass manufacturer D'Argyl Val, E et Cie, ancient maison Effler from 1928. Amethyst colored glass with silver plated details in rose petals with a...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
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Glass
Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Surround
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique silver plated serving tray is signed by an unknown maker and presumed to have originated from England and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The outside rim is decorated with a leaf and flower motif and accented by the diamond pierced sides, and scroll worked handles. The surface of the tray is engraved with stylized leaves and flowers and the tray is hallmarked on the back and identified as 'Sheffield Reproduction'.
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Large Sheffield Silver Plate Punch Bowl Signed by William Adams, England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Large Sheffield Silver Plate Punch Bowl Signed by William Adams, England, Item featured Floral and Foliage Repousse Design, very clean Line Design Resting on a Round Base
Dim...
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1930s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Silver Leaf
Pair of Art Nouveau English Acanthus Leaf Silver Plate Candlesticks, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous tall pair of antique Art Nouveau English silverplated candlesticks, circa 1900. These gorgeous candle holders are a nice large size and heavy, together weighing over 5 1/2...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated and Cut Glass Claret Jug or Decanter
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plate and cut crystal claret jug was most likely made in England in circa 1900 in the Victorian style. The jug features a standing figural lion holding a shield o...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Silver Plated Asparagus Serving Dish, circa 1910 by Mappin and Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning antique Asparagus serving set by the top notch silversmith, Mappin and Webb, marked on the underside.
The handle has a lovely Art Nouve...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Sheffield Dickinson El Dorado Steel and Wood Handled Long Butchers Knife
By Dickinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 16 inch long butchers knife, a carbon steel blade with an unusual carved wood tapered handle, Sheffield, England.
The blade is marked: The El Dorado...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate
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Cut Steel
Sheffield Triple Bun Warmer
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare triple bun warmer by Sheffield.
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1870s Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated 4 Piece Tea Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Edwardian silver plated 4 piece tea set consisting of a teapot, sugar bowl, milk jug and coffee pot.
A very attractive example in lovely original condition.
Co...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Robert Venturi Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoons Neoclassical Column
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, chic, substantial, and iconic set of designer Postmodern sterling silver-plate serving, salad or platter spoons, with Neoclassical column handle design, designed by architect Robert Venturi for Swid Powell, circa 1990s. Each measure: 14.25" long. Pieces were manufactured by Reed & Barton for Swid Powell. All piece's bare designer and makers' mark's on back of spoon(s) as shown in close-up images #9 and 10. A great set for summer, holiday, home entertaining...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical 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...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
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Crystal, Sheffield Plate
Carl M. Cohr 1930s Salt & Pepper Robots in Silver & Bakelite
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small dinning table set of salt and pepper shakers. They feature a practical base of black and white bakelite and a top of 830/1000 silver. Both with Hallmark: CMC, 830s. In Denmar...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
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Silver
Victorian Silverplated Toothbrush Tray & Brush Set by James W. Tufts Co, Boston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Silverplated Toothbrush Tray & Brush Set by James W. Tufts Co, Boston
USA, Circa 1890-1900
A rare and unique find of a luxury antique dentistry artifact set.
Made by...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Outstanding quality antique Edwardian ornate silver plated biscuit barrel
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Edwardian ornate silver plated biscuit barrel having a fantastic quality antique Edwardian silver plated biscuit barrel with quality ornate detail through...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated and Glass Honey Pot Bee by Mappin & Webb, England, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Silver Plated and Glass Honey Pot Bee by Mappin & Webb, England, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful pair of antique candlesticks by WMF are stunning examples of silverplated pewter craftsmanship, made during the Art Nouveau period around 1900. They are part of the "Empire...
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1890s German Empire Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
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Silver Plate, Pewter
$1,229 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Napoleonic Silverplated Tray by Christofle circa 1850
By Christofle
Located in New York, US
Our Christofle silverplated tray features fine engraved designs including the French coat-of-arms, and Napoleonic cipher and imperial bees. Reverse has the maker's mark in oval carto...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
British Colonial Antique 1910 Cheltenham Silver Coffee Service Sheffield England
Located in Miami, FL
1910 English silver coffee service by Cheltenham & Company, Ltd. Sheffield, England.
All 4 pieces have the same maker's marks on the bottoms complete with the engraved unicorn design...
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1910s English British Colonial Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique and Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Sheffield silverplate is a durable combination of thin silver sheets and comparatively thicker sheets of copper that was used to create a variety of household objects for years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate for all of your formal dining and entertaining needs.
A cutler named Thomas Boulsover, who worked for a cutlers company in Sheffield, England, accidentally invented what we now call Sheffield silverplate during the 1700s. While working on a decorative knife for a customer — the metalworkers guild had been tasked with repairing its handle — Boulsover mistakenly overheated the silver and noticed that the knife’s layers of silver and copper melded together, creating an impressive bond. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more. For families that couldn’t afford the sterling-silver tureens that were used to serve soup in the upper-class English homes at the time, this was good news. They could impress guests with housewares that looked like sterling silver but actually weren't.
Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Sheffield silverplate can command high prices on the secondhand market.
Securing yourself a Sheffield silverplate piece is like acquiring a little bit of history. In order to identify authentic Sheffield silverplate, you need to look for one significant attribute of the material. A metalworker had to ensure that all of the exposed edges of a particular piece had to be covered with a rim of silver. If not, the middle layer, which comprised copper, would show through. This would reveal that the piece was not sterling silver.
Don’t just trot out your matching crystal, silver and porcelain once or twice a year. Make a habit of mixing high and low when setting the table. To pair with your everyday contemporary tableware, find antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate on 1stDibs as well as silverplate by goldsmith and tableware companies such as Christofle, Elkington & Co. and more.
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