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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Vintage Sheffield Sugar Tongs, 1970s
By Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
This charming piece is from the midcentury. The stainless steel sugar tongs are an elegant accompaniment to your next coffee or tea service. Lovely elegant floral and trailing leaves...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gorham Silver Soldered Oval Cover with Carlyle Hotel Logo, circa 1930
By Gorham
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Gorham silver soldered entrée cover bearing the logo for the Carlyle Hotel, circa 1930s, oblong, dome top, gadrooned edge.
Condition: Good co...
Category
20th Century English Hollywood Regency Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Triple-Plated Silver Engravable Napkin Rings with Presentation Case
Located in Huntington, NY
Triple-plated silver engravable napkin rings with presentation case. Barnby & Rust makers label.
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,296 Sale Price / set
20% Off
English Silver Plated Asparagus Serving Set by Walker and Hall
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning vintage Art Deco silver plated Asparagus serving set just back from our silversmith's workshop, where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.
It consists of three pieces, the serving tray, draining rack...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Ice Bucket C. 1886
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elkington & Co., (English, founded 1815), circa 1886.
An antique silverplated ice, wine or champagne bucket with accent header and mid lines, an "F" with crown monogram to center of...
Category
Late 19th Century English Modern Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Rectangular Serving Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield silver-plate rectangular serving tray.
Category
19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Normandy Ship Original Champagne Bucket Luc Lanel design 1932 Christofle
By Luc Lanel, Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
This collector piece is a very famous silver-plated Christofle champagne bucket that was designed by Luc Lanel and made for the famous Normandie cruise ship only.
This champagne buc...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$8,978 Sale Price
20% Off
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, ...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate & Crystal 6-Bottle Cruet Set, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate & Crystal 6-Bottle Cruet Set, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
Lino Sabattini Modern Oil & Vinegar Set, c. 1970's
Located in Ross, CA
Modern style Oil & Vinegar table set designed by Sabattini in Italy, made in the 1970's or 1980's.
The silverplated set is in a modern, simple design and stamped on the bottom "Sab...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fine quality antique Georgian seven bottle cruet set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Georgian seven bottle cruet set, having a fine quality ornate silver plated stand by Thomas Watson & Co Sheffield with a shaped ornate handle to the centre, cons...
Category
19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Atkin Brothers Sheffield England Stag Horn Handle & Silver Plate Table Crumber
By Henry Atkin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Henry Atkin & Co. a natural Stag Horn handled table crumber, Sheffield, England, circa 1900.
The extra-plated silver crumber shows a beaded edge,...
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver 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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Five Piece Figural Reed & Barton Figural Silver Plated Tea Set C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Five Piece Figural Reed & Barton Figural Silver Plated Tea Set. Footed with Foliate Engraving, C1890.
Measures - 11.75"H x 5.25"W x 9.25"D (Largest)
Category
19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Homag 90 German Silverplated Flatware Set Vintage 66 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage German silverplated flatware set stamped "Homag 90", 72 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 5/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/8"
6 Small Salad Forks, 3-tine, 5 1/4"
6 Teaspoons
12 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/4"
6 Large Dinner Spoons, 8 1/8"
5 Coffee Spoons, 5 1/4"
1 Gravy Ladle w/spout, 7 5/8"
1 Pickle Fork, 2-tine, 7 1/2"
1 Pie Server, 9 1/4"
1 Vegetable Serving Spoon, 9 3/4"
1 Vegetable Serving Fork, 2-tine, 10"
1 Pastry Tong...
Category
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Chippendale by Hb Hammer German 800 Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 140 Pcs
By Hammer
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chippendale by H B Hammer German 800 silver flatware set of 140 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 10"
12 dinner size forks, 8 1/2"
12 luncheon knives, 8 5/8"
11 lunc...
Category
20th Century German Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Large English Silver Plated Centerpiece Basin / Jug
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 20th century English silver plated Edwardian style large centerpiece / wash basin and jug. The jug piece features exterior handmade decorated fl...
Category
1930s English Edwardian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Embossed and Engraved Mug 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful antique Victorian English silver plated engraved and embossed mug, circa 1870 in date.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation....
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco 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
$276 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Antique English Art Nouveau Candlesticks c.1900, Art Nouveau
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of antique English silver plated candlesticks, quite stunning with a stylized naturalistic design with a definite Art Nouveau flair dating to c.1890/1900.
They com...
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large pair of silverplate Champagne Coaster from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A elegant large pair of silverplate Champagne Coaster from the early 20th Century with wooden bases.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Early 20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Set of Six Grapefruit Spoons with Knife Silver Plated, England
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six spoons with a special shaped knife made for grapefruit use. The spoons are stamped and numbered. Silver plated. The knife is stamped grapefruit stainless steel, knife probably bone. England Art Deco, circa 1930. Comes in original box in green velvet and beige silk very good condition. The spoons decorated with an Art Deco decor...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Silverplate Duck Press
Located in New Orleans, LA
Once an indispensable tool of French haute cuisine, this rare silverplate duck press serves as a symbol of one's mastery of the craft. Used for squeezing the juices out of a duck car...
Category
20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$16,850
WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated Dragonfly Motif & Engraved Green Crystal Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated Dragonfly Motif & Engraved green crystal box
Germany, 1900s
An exceptional example of the WMF Art Nouveau workmanship, combining the silvered figural m...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Incised Floral Decoration
Located in valatie, NY
Large early 20th century antique silver plated serving tray with incised floral and shell decoration. The center of the tray has el...
Category
Early 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plated Crystal Pitcher with Glass Chiller
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful 1940's silver plated hand cut crystal glass juice/punch/liquor pitcher/jug/decanter with ice cube chiller. Center portion screws into lid for ic...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Oneida Silversmiths Silver Plate 14" Oval Dish/Bowl W/ Decorated Edge
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely silver plate oval dish with a wide lip and a raised repeating swirl pattern around the edge. The dish is 14 1/4 inches wide and 7 1/2 inches in the other direction. ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Cruet Set, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Cruet Set, Circa 1880-1890.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Huge Antique Christofle Silver Plated Centerpiece with a Figural Reclining Child
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique centerpiece was made by the well known Christofle company of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. The centerpiece is composed of silver plate over copper and depicts a young child reclining on an outdoor pedestal...
Category
Late 19th Century French High Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silverplate Samovar, Coffee Urn Made by Sheridan
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage/ antique silver-plated coffee urn, likely crafted in the late 19th or early 20th century. with detach warmers, in very good condition, a statement piece, it is very shiny , i...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver 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...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rococo Style Repousse Silver Plate Tea Caddy Spoon, U.K., Mid-19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Rococo style silver plate tea caddy spoon - featuring repousse shell shaped decoration with leaves - 'c' scrolls to the handle - fine quality workmanship and classic details ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$525 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century English Egg and Dart Silver-plate Butler's Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful and substantial 19th century English silver-plate butler's tray with a heavy egg and dart patterned rim. Perfect for your at-home bar set up o...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,237 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Empire Silver Plated Gondola Basket with Swan Handles
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite silver-plated basket, shaped in the style of a gondola, is a remarkable example of Empire-inspired craftsmanship. Featuring elegant swan-neck handles, this piece embod...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated Partitioned Serving Bowl or Condiment Dish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique serving dish is hallmarked by an unknown English maker, and believed to date to approximately 1910-1920 and done in a Victorian style...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Wonderful Cut Glass Silver Plate Carafe Water Pitcher Cherub Large Decanter
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Cut Glass & Silver Plate Carafe Water Pitcher With Cherub Large Decanter
Category
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Era Italian Silver Individual Buffet Au Jus Sauce Boat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century individual mini sauce boats, Alpacca Nickel Silver, Italy, circa 1960s.
Offered by the piece.
Each small boat has a loop handle, a spout, and sits on three ball feet.
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Vintage Pair Louis Roederer Silver Plated Champagne Coolers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous vintage pair of silver plated champagne / wine coolers.
They are each boldly engraved Louis Roederer Fonde en 1776 on the sides with the LR logo.
Each cooler h...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Novelty Triple Spirit Barrel, Reg. 1863
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent English Victorian triple spirit barrel affixed to a working cart which would be used to travel down the dining table.
Each of the barrels retains its bucket / pail m...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Magnificent English Silver Plated Putti Motif Large Wine Coaster, Elkington
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent English silver plated putti motif large wine coaster, attributed to Elkington. With pierced body with 9 frolicking draped babes with baskets of flowers, engine turned bot...
Category
Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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'.
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
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...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Two Antique Silver Plate Serving Pieces, Basket & Platter C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Two Antique Silver Plate Serving Pieces, Basket & Platter C1890
Tray - 10" x 7 5/8" x 5/8"
Basket - 10" x 12" x 9 1/4"
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
John Round Sheffield Aesthetic Movement Silver Plate Fan Shaped Toast Rack
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual large English Aesthetic Movement silver plate toast or muffin rack by John Round & Son of Sheffield and dated 1887. The rack stands on four square cut corner feet adjoined...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle, Gallia, Silver Plated Leaf Vide-Poche, French, Circa 1930
By Gallia
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This leaf vide-poche is made of silver plated. This is a work by famous French designer Gallia for Christofle, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$833 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Bunde Carl M Cohr Danish Mid-Century Silver Plated Coffee Set
By Hans Bunde
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish quality Danish mid-century electroplated nickel silver three piece coffee set with ebony handles designed by Hans Bunde for Carl M Cohr and d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Silver Plated Tureens
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of silver-plated vegetable tureens showcases classic elegance and refined craftsmanship. Featuring oval bodies with delicately cur...
Category
20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,500 / set
Set of 4 Christofle 'Gallia' silver plated Figural Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Gallia, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Christofle 'Collection Gallia' - design by artist Eugène Volynkine (often attributed to Edouard Marcel Sandoz).
A set of four French Art Deco silvered figural salt & pepper shakers.
...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Antique English Biscuit Box - 28 lb Weight c.1870
By Jonas & George Bowen
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought-after, these novelty "weight" biscuit boxes came in two sizes; this one is the smaller box which is the harder to find; it would look perfect next to it's larger...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plated Neo Classical Revival Wine Coaster 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A very attractive vintage Neo-classical revival silver plated wine coaster, dating from the second half of the 20th Century.
If features a shaped body decorated with beading and e...
Category
1970s Neoclassical Revival Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1970 Gucci Silver Metal Italian Quail Salt and Pepper Shackers
By Gucci
Located in Brescia, IT
Salt and Pepper Shackers
Gucci
Italy, 1970
Silver metal
"Gucci made in Italy" stamped under the base
Very Good Condiction
Salt: h 6 / w 7 / d 4,...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Vintage Silver Plate Shell Tray with Coral Shaped Enamel Feet
Located in Toronto, ON
This vintage silver plate shell tray is an exquisite piece, featuring intricate craftsmanship and elegant design. The tray itself is beautifully shaped like a shell, with finely detailed texture and smooth curves that mimic the natural contours of a seashell. What makes this tray truly unique are the enamelled red coral feet. These feet, shaped like branches of coral, are a striking contrast against the silver plate, adding both vibrancy and a natural element to the overall design. The enamel on the coral is deep red, giving it a rich appearance that complements the lustrous silver plate finish of the tray. Its delicate balance of elegant work and colourful, nature-inspired detail would make it a stunning display item for a dining table, console, or a collector’s shelf.
Category
Late 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Blue Opaline Sheffield Silver Sugar Bowl
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English Sugar or Candy Bowl in Silver-Plate and Blue Opaline Glass, circa 1880-1900. The Sheffield Silver base has an amazing pearl string handle.
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$304 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate High border Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the grandeur of a bygone era with this exquisite Very Large English Sheffield Footed Silver Plate High Border Serving Tray, featuring a captivating Faux Tortoise Shell Inl...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Rare Terracotta and Silver Dish with Vieillard Hallmark
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th-century French serving dish exemplifies the era’s refined craftsmanship, seamlessly blending rustic earthenware with elegant silver accents. The terracotta bowl f...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Lisse, NL
Louis XV style inkstand with chinoiserie design, lacquered top.
This rare and stylish inkstand is a work of the house Boin-Taburet, goldsmith in Paris. This impressive size inkstand...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique 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.