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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 1860s
Elegant Mid 20th Century Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel on Tray
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful silver plated biscuit barrel on a tray.
The tray and the barrel are marked, but the marks are very small, maker unknown.
Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1960. ...
Category
1950s French Louis Philippe Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Antique CHRISTOFLE "Trianon" Box Silver Plated Cutlery
By Christofle
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Vintage French silver plated dinner cutlery set with cassete (box) of CHRSTOFLE pattern-shape "Trianon"
Good condition. The cutlery has been used and had user scratches, and two of the teeth of the fork are slightly bent. Please keep in mind that you are buying antique old vintage cutlery...
Category
1950s French Romantic Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1950 Christofle France Conchiglia Metallo Argento Set Segnaposti
By Christofle
Located in Brescia, IT
8 Segnaposto "Conchiglia"
Christofle, France
1950
Metallo argentato
Completi di scatola in cartone originale Christofle
Eccellenti condizioni
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
1970 Lino Sabattini Christofle Gallia Metallo argento Set di Foglie
Located in Brescia, IT
Set 4 Foglie
Lino sabattini
Christofle _ Gallia
1950
Ottimo stato di conservazione
lunghezza foglie: 10 cm / 10 cm / 8 cm / 11 cm
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Old English Engraved Exterior Silver Plate Walker & Hall Tankard
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your collection with the exquisite charm of our Old English Silver Plate Queen Anne Tankard by Walker & Hall. The exterior boasts a rich sil...
Category
1860s English Queen Anne Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Danish and American Mid Century Enameled Bowls
Located in Montréal, QC
Danish and American Mid Century Enameled Bowls
In excellent condition. Very light surface scratches. Red bowl has small scratch in enamel ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Copper, Enamel
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths Brass Coffee & Tea Service
Located in Hanover, MA
Four piece coffee/tea service in solid brass designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths circa 1950, distributed by Vincent Lippe Co.
This is the earliest version with the distinctively ornate thistle finials on the fitted lids.
Set includes large and small lidded carafes, lidded sugar container and 12" diameter round tray.
All marked: Made by Dorlyn Silversmiths and a conjoined "RP" in which the "R" is reversed.
The 'R' here in the mark probably refers to Otto Rasmussen...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Kidney shaped Reed & Barton enamel and silver dish
Located in Montréal, QC
Mid Century Kidney Shaped Reed & Barton enamel and silver dish.
Mid Century Reed & Barton bright green enamel on silver kidney shaped dish. In perfect condition.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Martin Hall & Co 925 Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in Milano, IT
Engraved and chiseled 925 sterling silver tea and coffee set. Fruit and leaf catchers. The service consists of teapot, coffee pot, milk jug and sugar bowl. Silver and silversmith's m...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Art Deco WMF Silver-Plated and Glass Cocktail Shaker
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This chic bar accessory is made by the renowned manufacturer WMF. The shaker is in a very good condition. The shaker has a removable cap and strainer. It is marked underside the cap ...
Category
1950s German Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage 1881 Rogers Flirtation Silverplate Flatware, Oneida, 1959, 60 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in New York, NY
Oneida Ltd, formerly Oneida Community, was established in Oneida, New York in 1848 by a utopian commune. Oneida started production of silver-plated flatware and hollow-ware in 1899. ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Scallop Shaped Bowl, circa 1950s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Scallop shaped serving bowl, silver plate, circa 1950s. Elegant dolphin feet, pseudo English crest decoration. Crescent silverware (now part of Kirk). Me...
Category
1950s Other Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Vintage Gallia Silver Plate Ice or Champagne Bucket Barware
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
This timeless and elegant French Chistofle vintage ice or champagne bucket is Mid-Century Modern. It is hallmarked on the bottom with the Christofle France mark and Orfevre makers mark. it reads Coll Gallia from that particular collection. This is an early piece late 50s or early 60s. It has great gage of weight and the 4 step pedestal base makes for an Art Deco to transitional to modern look. This was the original production. The Gallia collection was produced as per Christofle in Saint Denis just north of Paris. Perfect for your entertaining needs and barware. It is 10.5." wide x 9.5" height x 7.5 inches diameter and weighs approx. 3 lbs. It is in great vintage condition. We polished it but not professionally. This is a true Classic Christofle ice...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver R Monogram Punch Cups, Set of 12
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 12 1950s silver plated punch cups.
Single R monogram on each cup,
Stamped EPC (electroplated copper) on the underside.
Cups have been newly pr...
Category
1950s American Edwardian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Vintage Los Castillo Silver-Plate Pitcher with Crushed Turquoise Stone Parrot
By Los Castillo
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely hallmarked vintage Los Castillo hand hammered silver plate vase or vessel is mid century modern. It is heavy gage silver plate. The perched parrot on top has crushed tur...
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Deco Silver Plated Ice Bucket and Bottle Holder, Italy, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Rationalist silver plated Ice bucket and bottle holder.
Size refers to the bottle holder.
Category
1950s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid 20th Century Art Deco Paul Revere Silver Plated 8 Bowl Poole Silver Company
By Poole Silver Co., Paul Revere
Located in Miami, FL
1950th Poole Silver Company produced Art Deco footed Bowl and designed by Paul Revere.
This is the 8 inches diameter bow with a base of 5.5 inches diameter...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
1950s Silver Grape Motif Large Punch Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
Large 1950s silver plated punch bowl. Hand engraved R single letter monogram. Newly re-plated and polished to a high shine.
Category
1950s American Georgian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Salt and Pepper Pots with Spoons
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
Silver-plated metal with a base encompassed by three rows of Depres’s bead motif. Signed on the underside.
Category
1950s French Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver
1860 Thomas Latham & Ernest Morton Sheffield Silverplated Dwarf Form Salt Cellar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Thomas Latham & Ernest Morton, Birmingham, Mid 19th Century, the tri-form base mounted with three trolls or dwarves and supporting detachable gilt well!.
Category
1860s Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Victorian Covered Plated Chafing Dish with Armorial
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a wonderful example of the form. Two-handled, within sinuous border and raised on bun feet, the base is fitted with a water compartment complete with original silver plated s...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Oneida Silver Plated Footed Serving Bowl 2 Community Plate Spoons USA
By Oneida
Located in Miami, FL
Victorian Ornate American lovely silverplate footed compote by Oneida Silversmiths. It comes with two Community Plate Spoons. The bowl itself is sh...
Category
1950s American Victorian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Martin Hall 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique English Victorian silver plated fruit or bread basket with fabulous embossed and engraved decoration, circa 1860 in date.
Add an elegant touch to your nex...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
English Silver Plate Large Bowl
Located in Pomona, CA
An English large-Size silver plate bowl, circa 1950s.
Category
1950s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated 6 Bottle Cruet Set Wade Wingfield Wilkins 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique silver plated cruet set bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmith Wade, Wingfield Wilkins & Co and circa 1860 in date.
The set comprises a beautifully decorative silver plated cruet stand holding six exquisite cut glass condiment bottles traditionally for chilli, soy, cayenne, vinegar, oil and ketchup.
The antique silver cruet features a central rectangular shaped handle and body on bun feet, the six cut glass cruet bottles feature three with glass stoppers and three with silver plated lids.
This is truly a special item and will attract the maximum amount of attention, the quality and craftsmanship are undeniable.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 23 x Width 22 x Depth 16
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 6 inches
Wade Wingfield, ROWBOTHAM & CO
Sheffield
The firm was established in 1751 (according to an undocumented source) and by 1816 was listed as Hoult, Rowbottam, Wingfield & Wade in Tenter Street. In 1818, John Hoult withdrew and henceforth the firm was run by John Rowbottam, John Wingfield, and Richard Wade. The firm specialised in table cutlery. Succeeded in 1832 to Wade, Wingfield, Rowbotham, and Co. The partnership between Richard Wade, John Wingfield, John Rowbotham, Alfred Rowbotham and Henry Colley was dissolved in 1851. They were Merchants, Steel Converters, and Manufacturers of Table and Pocket Knives...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Set Four Silver Plate & Glass Column Candlesticks, circa 1860
Located in Bath, GB
It is rare to find a pair of these candlesticks in a winning combination of classically styled silver plate paired with glass columns, here we have a set of four!
Just back from o...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century American Silver Plate Tea and Coffee Set Mark Reed & Barton
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful late 19th century silver plate tea and coffee set. Refined finely chiseled decorations. Mark Reed & Barton. Perfect for embe...
Category
1860s American Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Salver 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique silver plated Victorian salver bearing the makers mark of William Hutton & Sons, and dating from Circa 1860.
It has beautiful engraved floral and foliate decoration in the Neo-classical style and is raised on elegant scrolled feet.
This salver is of fabulous quality and will add an Imperial look to your surroundings.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 4 x Width 32 x Depth 32
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch
William Hutton & Sons - the firm was established in Birmingham by William Hutton in 1800 and transferred in Sheffield in 1832 where the firm was active as manufacturing silversmiths and platers at 27 High Street (140-146 West Street from 1886).
After his death the business was continued under the same style by the founder's son William Carr Hutton until 1864, when the name was changed to William Hutton & Son. This was a partnership of William Carr Hutton and his youngest son Herbert Hutton (senior, born 1843).William Carr Hutton died in 1865 and c. 1870 Herbert Hutton Sr. was joined by his brothers James Edward Hutton (b. 1839) and Robert (b. 1840) and the name was changed to William Hutton & Sons.
A London showroom was opened in 1863 (13 Thavies Inn Holborn until 1891, and later 7 Farrington Road until 1918).In 1893 the firm acquired Rupert Favell & Co (manufacturer silversmith at Bucknall Street, Oxford Street, London) and in the same year became William Hutton & Sons Ltd.The firm acquired Creswick & Co in 1902, beginning to use their crossed arrows marks.The last Hutton family MD was Herbert Hutton Jr. before the company failed in 1930. That was due to lack of foresight by the Chairman of the Board...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Set 14 Silver Plated Under Plates Mid 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite set of fourteen decorative silver plated under plates, mid 20th Century in date.
Each plate is beautifully decorated with bunches of grapes and leafy vines aro...
Category
1950s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
20th century Silver plate Sugar Bowl, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and original silver plate sugar bowl. The top is removable to put the sugar in. Good quality and condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
20th century English Silver plate Dish Bell, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century English Silver plate Dish Bell from the 1950s.
Very elegant details, especially of the handle.
Make a difference on a diner table...
Category
1950s French Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Victorian silver plated fruit basket, circa 1860 in date.
The oval shaped body features fabulous engrave ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Empire Revival Tea Caddy 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive antique Empire Revival silver plated tea caddy, circa 1860 in date.
The rectangular lidded caddy features exquisite engraved decoration and is topped wit...
Category
1860s Empire Revival Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Silver Plated Tea Urn with Hot Iron Holder, circa 1860
Located in London, London
Made circa 1860, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Tea Urn, features a pierced stand, and an integral hot iron holder to keep water h...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Cup
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
Heavy gauge silver plated cup with hammered finish with Despres’
Signature chain motif around base.
Category
1950s French Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
19th Century English Silver Plate Samovar / Tea Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English silver plated samovar / tea or coffee urn with Ram detail side handles and finial lid on square footed base . The samova...
Category
1860s English Rococo Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Silver Plate Pear Champagne Bottle Ice Bucket, France, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Superb ice bucket in the form of pear the silver plated over Nickel body with removable lid complete with naturalistic leaves and stalk.
All original condition with patina to the Me...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
Antique Victorian Novelty Spoon Warmer 1868 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional and rare antique English silver plated spoon warmer, bearing Victorian Diamond Registration Marks for 24th November 1868.
At a time when the kitchens were ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Old Sheffield English Plate Piano Candlestick
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Old English sheffield silver plated pair of piano candle stick with exterior design details. Each candle stick is in great condition. Minor wear consisten...
Category
1860s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Old English Silver Plate Ornate Rectangular Footed Serving Tray with Handles.
Located in Miami, FL
British Colonial style old English silver plate rectangular serving tray, platter with ornate handles. Scroll embossed in the Center.
It is in original vintage condition and has som...
Category
1950s English British Colonial Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
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...
Category
1860s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
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...
Category
1950s French Romantic Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Triple Decanter Tantalus Stand 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely attractive antique Victorian silver plated tantalus with three cut glass decanters and stoppers, circa 1860 in date.
The three cut glass decanters are of unusual in shape and feature superb facet cut linear decoration with facet cut stoppers. The silver plated decanter holder has a central stem with a loop handle and the three decanters sit in circular wells.
It is raised on three pierced scrolled supports and has exquisite engraved decoration in the manner of Elkington.
The craftsmanship is second to none and this beautiful tantalus is sure to add an elegant touch to your next dining experience.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 41 x width 27 x depth 27
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 4 inches x width 11 inches x depth 11 inches
Tantalus is a type of liquor decanter in which the bottle stoppers are locked down tightly by a metal bar. This was to prevent the theft of the contents by servants. Like the name suggests, the decanters themselves are visible, drawing temptation while unattainable. A key is required for entry.
The most common types of tantalus holds three bottles or decanters while there are also smaller types housing only two. There are many different forms of tantalus. Often the encasement has metal handles on both sides and ornately carved decor. Crystal and metal versions are also a beautiful option when choosing a tantalus.
Tantalus derived its name from the story of the mythological Greek king...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Set 12 Beautiful Silver Plated under Plates, Mid 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite set of twelve decorative silver plated under plates, mid 20th C in date.
Each plate is beautifully decorated with bunches of grapes and leafy vines around the...
Category
1950s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Old English Oak / Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Old English oak barware / tableware serving footed bowl with silver plated frame and sphinx figural side handles. The bowl features a white ceramic int...
Category
1860s English Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Copper
Copeland Toast Rack Silverplate, c1860s, England
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1860s, Silverplate, by Copeland, England. Wonderfully unusual, this gorgeous toast rack by Copland is an Art Deco pre-curser. Think Dr, Dresser meets William Morris. Perfect fo...
Category
1860s Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Elkington & Co 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Antique Victorian silver plated claret jug, by the renowned Victorian silversmith and retailer Elkington & Co, and bearing their makers marks and date stamp for 1...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Liberty & Co., Pair Modernist Silver Plated Candlesticks, c. 1950 / 1960
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare pair of candlesticks made from silverplate made by the well renowned silversmith, Albert Edward Jones for the stylish top-notch London retailer, Liberty and Co.
...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Server
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
Heavy gauge silver plated server with Despres’ Signature chain motif on the handle.
Category
1950s French Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Oval Silver Plated Monteith Jardinière, French, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oval silver plated Monteith bowl with loop leaf handles. Great as a jardinière or cachepot. Impressed mark on the underside, French, 19th century.
Category
1860s French Neoclassical Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver 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...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Six Silverplate Tumblers Davis London
By Sheffield
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant set of six tumblers retailed by Davis, 200 Picadilly, London. Silverplated brass, all fit in one with original leather holder. Each one marked on bottom with proper hallma...
Category
1950s British Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Pitcher
By Jean Despres
Located in New York, NY
Heavy gauge silver plated pitcher in a hammered finish with Despres’ Signature chain motif around the base and a wooden handle.
Category
1950s French Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, 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...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vase
Located in New York, NY
Silver-plated vase, marked SABATTINI, made in Italy.
Model: Cardinale.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Elkington, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine Victorian silver plated claret jug, bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths, Elkington of Birmingham and dated 1864.
This claret jug has a charming ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Setting for 18, Fruit / Desert Knives and Forks, c.1860
By Martin Hall
Located in Bath, GB
So rare to find a complete set for eighteen, in their top quality original presentation case made from Mahogany with the top veneered in lovely burl walnut, complete with it's origin...
Category
1860s European Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
50s Old English Silver Plate Six Pieces Tea Coffee Service on Round Serving Tray
Located in Miami, FL
Old English silver plate six pieces tea / coffee service on a round tray.
All marked R-MET and the decorative 3-tier tray with made in England.
Round serving tray has 10.75 inches diameter and is 1.63 inches high.
The teapot measure 5 inches high x 7 inches length x 4 inches depth.
The 3 plate serving tree measures 17 inches length x 8 inches depth x 11.5 inches high.
The sugar dispenser...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.
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