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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Rare Antique Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Lemon Squeezer, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
The ultimate lemon squeezer for the bar, made from English silver plate and a cut glass reamer, rarely found. The underside is fully marked for the well renowned silversmith, John Grinsell and Sons...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Oval Fruit Stand With Original Cut Glass Bowl, WMF Germany, Ca. 1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Lavishly designed silver-plated frame, standing on four feet that form a square in the shape of artfully entwined stylised branches and tendrils, supporting the large oval openwork w...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Silver Plate Victorian Decanter Tantalus
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine silver plate decanter tantalus with fine englaveing on both sides holding three elaborately cut decanters with most unusual four pour necks.
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Antique English Silver-Plated Siphon Coffee Maker, Circa 1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver-Plated Siphon Coffee Maker, Circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century English 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...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
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.
In extremely good overall condition, and priced competitively in comparison to similar examples in the marketplace.
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
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Old Sheffield Plate Tureen & Domed Cover, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent large antique English Old Sheffield silver plate tureen with the original domed cover, circa 1790 in date.
It bears the crosskeys mark for I.E stands for John Edwards III...
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1790s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Exceptional and very distinctive German silver-plated metal sugar bowl...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Sheffield Georgian Regency Silver Plate & Mahogany Wine Coaster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Sheffield Georgian Regency silver plate and mahogany wine coaster. Item features pierce decorated sides, mahogany interior, marke...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver-Plate Wine & Condiment Bottle Table Coasters, Set of Three
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three silver-plated bottle holders or coasters, circa 1920-1930.
The set is graduated in size for holding either wine or condiment bottles, such as English mustard, steak ...
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Early 20th Century American International Style 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
Lino Sabattini for Christofle Fleuron Silver Plated Apple-Shaped Butter Box, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
A box that recalls a work by
René Magritte, an apple and a bowler hat come together in this silver plated box from the 1970s produced by Fleuron Christofle.
A butter dish or a caviar...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Diminutive Antique Sheffield Plate Armorial Tea/Cider Urn, Style Matthew Boulton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Antique Sheffield Plate Armorial Tea/Cider Urn, Style Matthew Boulton, England, Circa 1800-1820
A Diminutive Antique Sheffield Plate Armorial Tea/Cider Urn from England, ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Latham & Morton Silver Plate Egg Warmer Globe Orb Shape Victorian
By Thomas Latham and Ernest Morton
Located in Topeka, KS
Unique Victorian silver plate egg warmer in a globe or orb shape by Thomas Latham and Ernest Morton for Latham & Morton of Birmingham. It has all the approp...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century French Louis XV Silverplated over Bronze Mirrored Plateau "Surtout"
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique bronze silver plated "Surtout de table" (table platter) was crafted in France circa 1880. Oval in shape with intricate side handles, the tray stands on four smal...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
England, 1880, Pierced Silver Plated Jam Pot with a Frosted Liner and Bun Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19 century pierced silver plated jam pot with a frosted liner and bun feet circa 1880 England. This is a wonderful piece from a private collector but I do not believe the froste...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of 36 French Antique Dessert Forks & Knives, Oyster Fork Set Gold Ferrules
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite set of 36 French gold-plated oyster forks, dessert forks, and knives is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship. Each piece features elegant mother-of-pearl handles, ...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Nine Piece Rogers Smith & Co. Silver Plated Melon Form Tea Set C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Nine Piece Rogers Smith & Co. Silver Plated Tea Set with Melon Form Bodice and Foliate Engraving C1890
Measures - 11.75"H x 9"W x 5.5"D (Largest)
Category
19th Century Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari Modernist Silver Plated Serving Plate Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century silver plated serving plate or vide poche designed and signed by Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari, in Italy during the 1980s.
The flat and efficient design on two round decentered levels, make this piece simply irresistible and iconic for midcentury lovers. In amazing conditions with no scratches on the top.
This piece will smarten a midcentury living room or a minimal bar.
Dimensions (cms):
Diameter - 32
Giovanni “Gio” Ponti, (Milan, November 18, 1891 - Milan, September 16, 1979), is one of the Italian masters of architecture. He was also a designer and essayist and one of the most important of the twentieth century.
Other than the great architectural works which carry his unmistakable signature, he created a vast amount of work in the furniture sector. This is demonstrated in his three Milanese houses which were fully furnished in the "Ponti" style. The houses in via Randaccio, 1925, Casa Laporte in via Brin, 1926 and the last in via Dezza, in 1957 is an "expression" of his home design ideas. Gio Ponti was an Italian promoter of industrial design and introduced the idea of interior furnishing ranges produced as being a "sophisticated," economic, "democratic" and modern.
Molteni&C managed a reissuing project of furniture and furnishings designed by Gio Ponti for products for these private homes and limited editions. After a long journey of research, selection and study of prototypes, the collection was exhibited at the Salone del Mobile 2012. This was thanks to the cooperation and the exclusively signed agreement of the Ponti heirs and the artistic director of Cerri & Associati Studio.
Gio Ponti graduated in Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan at the end of World War I, after he fought on the front line earning military decorations. In 1921 he married Giulia Vimercati, with whom he had four children: Lisa, Giovanna, Letizia and Giulio. In 1927 he opened a studio in Milan with the architect Emilio Lancia. From the beginning of the 1920’s until 1938 he worked with Richard-Ginori Manufactory and renewed its production. In 1928 he founded the Domus magazine with Gianni Mazzocchi. In 1933 he became the artistic director of Fontana Arte which was another success after the one he obtained with Richard-Ginori.
In the 1930’s he participated in the Triennale exhibitions and later he successfully managed a few of them. From 1936 to 1961 he was a professor at the Milan Polytechnic, and in 1933 was associated with Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini, until 1945. From this partnership major projects were born, including the Montecatini Palace in Milan from 1936 to 1938, in which Ponti created the "integral design" of the building and the interiors. Other works of the period were civil architecture, including the Littoria Tower in Milan in 1933, school buildings such as the School of Mathematics at the University City Rome in 1934 and the Humanities Faculty and the Rectorate of the University of Padua in 1937. There were also residential projects such as Casa Marmont in 1934 and Milan "Domus" from 1931 to 1936.
The richness of the artistic production of Cleto Munari, arises out of the discovery that every boundary is undefined, and the consequent need to create a “collection about syllables” or rather a “collection of figures” which, because of their incompleteness, luminously suggest the irrepressible quest of man’s intelligence to transfigure the world, according to his own vision. It is this a perfect complicity between the whisper of the “heart...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box by John Grinsell & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and very stylish biscuit box dating to circa 1890 by the top notch silversmith, John Grinsell & Sons of Sheffield.
Made from solid English oak, the box is fitted with e...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Victorian Late 19th Century Melvin Pratt Silver Cake Basket with Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period Melvin Pratt round silver cake basket from the late 19th century, with pierced design and foliage motifs. Created in England by Melvin Pratt during the la...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Set 4 Regency Period Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive set of 4 of antique George III Old Sheffield plate wine bottle coasters, circa 1820 in date.
The set are of circular form with a beaded edge decorated w...
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1820s English Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Sheffield Silver Plate Centrepiece Glass Epergne Stand
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Exquisite English Sheffield silver plate epergne or centrepiece
Great piece for any table decoration, imagine how this would elevate any dinner party or gathering?
The central bowl a...
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1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Sheffield Silver Plate / Engraved Interior Round Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your entertaining with this exquisite English Sheffield Silver Plate serving tray. The round shape is adorned with delicately engraved flora...
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Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Oak & Silver Plated Drum Form Biscuit Box or Barrel, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful Victorian biscuit box or barrel, always highly sought-after in this Drum form, I have probably not had one for three or four years, that's how scarce and hard to come by they are.
The fittings are made from silver plate with the lid topped with a finial in the form of a pair or drum sticks...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
French Silver Plate Lamb Bone Handle Holder
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful French Antique Silver Plated Lamb Bone Holder. Great addition to any cook's kitchen
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Six Piece Antique Victorian Silver Plate Tea Set C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Six Piece Antique Victorian Silver Plate Tea Set C1890
Tray - 23 1/2" x 14 1/2" x 2 1/4"
Bucket With Bent Rim - 6 1/4" x 5 7/8" x 5 7/8"
Small Pitcher - 7 5/8" x 5 1/4" x 3 5/8"
Cov...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silverplate and Gilt Egg Cups - Set of 4
Located in Morristown, NJ
Four early 20th c.antique silverplate and gilt egg cups. These have a nice heft to them with a combined weight of 1lb. Whether in use or on a sideboard, these lovely egg cups are vis...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Leonard Silver Plated Tea or Coffee Pot
By Leonard
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
Materials
Silver Plate
English Sheffield Silver-Plated Footed Mirror Plateau
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Sheffield silver-plated footed mirror plateau.
Category
20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Victorian Forbes Silver Co Grapevine Silver Plated Crumb Catcher Crumber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Forbes Silver Co Grapevine Silver Plated Crumb Catcher Crumber. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 9" W x 9" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
24 Pc., Cased Set of Engraved G.H. Whitaker Silver Fish or Dessert Service
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, early 20th century.
A fine cased fish or dessert set comprising of 12 forks and 12 knives. Each with beautifully hand engraved silver plated surfa...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique set of 6 silver teaspoons Theodor Meyer Bern, Berndorf, 1920s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful set of 6 silver plate spoons by Berndorf. Produced in the early 20th century.
Perfect for collectors or as a thoughtful gift.
V...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mode Danish Rosewood and Stainless Steel Knives by Sheffield, Set of Three
By Sheffield
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three carving and all purpose stainless steel knives with rosewood handles by Sheffield of England.
Separate Dimensions:
Large: H 12....
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company's innovative electroplates work. Comprising an acid-etched pitcher, six goblets and a serving tray, the parcel gilt and silver plated service boasts an incredible repoussé and chased Baroque motif. Elegantly draped maidens attended by putti distinguish the set's design, which is similar in manner to the famed Venus Rosewater...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Iconic Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Adie Brothers, circa 1930s
Located in Bath, GB
A striking silver plated cocktail shaker in a terrific Art Deco shape.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring i...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Silver Plated Sauce Boat, Circa 1930s
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined French Art Deco silver-plated sauce boat, dating from the 1930s. Marked “24G”, the piece reflects a silver plating weight of 24 grams, a standard commonly used by quality E...
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1930s French Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Edward VII Sterling Silver Fruit Bread Basket Sheffield, 1907
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptionally fine antique English Edwardian sterling silver fruit basket with hallmarks for Sheffield 1907 and the maker mark of Atkin Brothers.
This magnificent basket has a shaped swing handle on flared shaped oblong basket and features a gadrooned rim and base which is further embellished with pierced decoration and is raised on a shaped oblong pedestal foot.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any silver collector.
Condition:
In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 23 x Width 27 x Depth 23
Weight 0.68 kg
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 9 inches
Weight 21.75 troy oz
Atkin Brothers business traces his origin to Thomas Law...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large 1 1/2 Pint Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
Rarely do we come across these towering large 1 1/2 Pint shakers, particularly by such a highly regarded maker, Mappin and Webb of London and Sheffield.
Just back from our silvers...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Champagne Bucket or Wine Cooler from the Collezione Italia Navigazione
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian champagne bucket or wine holder from the Collezione Italia Navigazione, a fleet of Italian luxury passenger ships that operated...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Antique English Sheffield Silver Cheese Dome, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield Silver Cheese Dome, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
1940s Christofle Gallia France “Colbert” Silverplate Coffee & Tea Service
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful 5 pc coffee and tea set including oversized butler’s tray.
Tray: 24.5” w x 16.5” d
Coffee Pot: 9.75” h x 7.875” d x 4.25” w
Teapot: 8” h x 8” d x 4.5” w
Sugar bowl: 6....
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1940s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini for Christofle Gallia, Cocktail Jug, c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous modernist silver plated bar or cocktail jug; about as stylish as they get. Made even more interesting as this example was used during the 1963 ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Barker-Ellis Ornate Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Oak Leaves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique oval footed silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. The raised surround of the...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine Silver-Plate Ice Bucket by Lebanese Firm Habis
Located in London, GB
Fine silver-plate ice bucket by Lebanese Firm Habis
Lebanese, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 21cm, diameter 20cm
Featuring an elegant tapered cylindrical body, this fine ice bu...
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20th Century Lebanese Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare and Magnificent Antique English Travelling Bar, Mappin Brothers, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and quite wonderful find, and fun too. Victorian in era and dating to circa 1880, this travelling trolley or cart is made to travel down the cent...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique Art Deco Silver Plated Recipe Cocktail Shaker by Mixit 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A very attractive and rare English silver plated Art Deco recipe cocktail shaker by Mixit, circa 1920 in date.
The decorative Deco shaker with streamlined design, typical of the period.
You roll through the cocktail recipes on the lid, before mixing and making your desired cocktail.
The lid and the base bears the makers name, Mixit, and the patent number 22256/34.
There is no mistaking the unique quality and design of this rare high quality piece and it is sure to add a touch of class to your next cocktail party.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 24.5 cm x Width 9.5 cm x Depth 9 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 10 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 3 inches
A cocktail shaker is a device used to mix beverages (usually alcoholic) by shaking. When ice is put in the shaker this allows for a quicker cooling of the drink before serving.
A shaken cocktail is made by putting the desired ingredients (typically fruit juices, syrups, liqueurs and ice cubes) in the cocktail shaker. Then it is shaken vigorously for around 5 to 10 seconds, depending upon the mixability of the ingredients and desired temperature.
There are at least three varieties of cocktail shakers:
The Boston Shaker: A two-piece shaker consisting of a 28 oz metal bottom and traditionally a 16 oz glass or plastic mixing glass. The mixing container and bottom are inserted into each other for shaking or used separately for stirring or muddling. A separate strainer, such as a Hawthorne or Julep strainer, are required for this type shaker if crushed ice is used. Without such a strainer, some bartenders may instead strain by narrowly separating the two pieces after shaking and pouring the drink through the resulting gap. The market offers now 18 oz or 20 oz container versions too. The unit is the imperial fluid ounce that is about 28,4 ml, so the bottom is about 795 ml and the 16 oz container is about 454 ml.
The Cobbler Shaker: A three-piece cocktail shaker that has tapers at the top and ends with a built-in strainer and includes a cap. The cap can often be used as a measure for spirits or other liquids.
The French Shaker...
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20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate and Crystal 6-Bottle Cruet Set circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield silver-plate and crystal 6-bottle cruet set, circa 1880-1890.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
Hermes, Paris, Rare Double Equestrian Horse Bit Vide Poche / Trays c.1950
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and rare pair of silver plated dishes or bowls jointed together with a decorative Horse Bit handle in the centre.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set Graduated Meat/Platter Covers or Domes by Durand, Paris, circa 1840, Eagles
Located in Bath, GB
Without doubt, the very best I have ever seen and owned. This grand set of three graduated silver plated domes are all handmade, you can see the hand beating on the interior of all o...
Category
1840s French Early Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Silverplated Faux Tortoise Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English silverplated faux tortoise serving tray.
Category
20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Louis Roederer Silver Plated Champagne Cooler 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous vintage silver plated champagne / wine cooler.
It is boldly engraved Louis Roederer Fonde en 1776 on the side with the LR logo.
The cooler has twin carrying han...
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1980s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Modernist Sculptural Napkin Rings Set of 6 Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This set of six polished vintage silver plate sculptural napkin rings will set any table with elegance and modern elements. There are four of the same elliptical shape and two of ano...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Old English Silver Chinoiserie Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Old English sheffield silver plate tableware/barware centerpiece bowl . The centerpiece bowl features eight different exterior chinoiserie scene design details resting on a proportio...
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Early 1900s English Chinoiserie Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Old Victorian Horn Handle Carving Set in Case, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Old Victorian Sheffield Silver and Horn Handle Carving Set in Fitted Case, Circa 1860. Hallmarked.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Early 20th Century Art Deco Serving Tray Silver Plated with Wood
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Art Deco tray, with silver plated rim and handles. The central piece is mahogany. The tray is marked with small hallmarks 'HDR', maker unknown. Light polishing spots can be seen on 1...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique and Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Sheffield silverplate is a durable combination of thin silver sheets and comparatively thicker sheets of copper that was used to create a variety of household objects for years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate for all of your formal dining and entertaining needs.
A cutler named Thomas Boulsover, who worked for a cutlers company in Sheffield, England, accidentally invented what we now call Sheffield silverplate during the 1700s. While working on a decorative knife for a customer — the metalworkers guild had been tasked with repairing its handle — Boulsover mistakenly overheated the silver and noticed that the knife’s layers of silver and copper melded together, creating an impressive bond. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more. For families that couldn’t afford the sterling-silver tureens that were used to serve soup in the upper-class English homes at the time, this was good news. They could impress guests with housewares that looked like sterling silver but actually weren't.
Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Sheffield silverplate can command high prices on the secondhand market.
Securing yourself a Sheffield silverplate piece is like acquiring a little bit of history. In order to identify authentic Sheffield silverplate, you need to look for one significant attribute of the material. A metalworker had to ensure that all of the exposed edges of a particular piece had to be covered with a rim of silver. If not, the middle layer, which comprised copper, would show through. This would reveal that the piece was not sterling silver.
Don’t just trot out your matching crystal, silver and porcelain once or twice a year. Make a habit of mixing high and low when setting the table. To pair with your everyday contemporary tableware, find antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate on 1stDibs as well as silverplate by goldsmith and tableware companies such as Christofle, Elkington & Co. and more.