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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1860s
Gerald Benney Stainless Cutlery by Viners of Sheffield, British, 1970s
Located in Melbourne, AU
Superb set of 'Fisheaters', i.e. Six knives and six forks designed by Gerald Benney, in original box. The influence of Danish design is very clear, yet these are quintessentially midcentury British in their trim, measured and practical style.
'Gerald Benney CBE (21 April 1930 – 26 June 2008) was a British silver and goldsmith who along with David Mellor...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage French Equestrian Letter Opener, Christian Dior, c.1970's
Located in Bath, GB
An unusual and highly sought-after vintage silver plated letter opener by the world renowned, Christian Dior.
The letter opener is fashioned in the form of a belt with engraved "s...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Caviar Holder in Plated Silver by E. Stefani
Located in Milano, IT
A truly extraordinary set of silver-plated caviar servers from the 1970s, bearing the emblem of E. Stefani, an iconic Italian company that has left its mark on the history of silversmithing. This set is a living testament to the skill and tradition of Italian craftsmanship.
The caviar containers are elegantly crafted in the shape of seashells, and each of these six shells is equipped with spherical feet to ensure stability and elegance on the table. Alongside these marvels, you'll find an exceedingly small spoon, a detail that adds further refinement to this unique collection.
It should be noted that over time, a thin layer of oxide may have formed on the surface of these pieces, an indelible mark of their past. However, this only enhances their charm, telling the story of each use and adding a touch of vintage authenticity.
The set consists of six vintage caviar shells...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vtg Los Castillo Malachite, Lapis Lazuli & Brass Mounted Silver Plated Pitcher
By Los Castillo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Los Castillo (Mexican, founed 1939), circa 1970.
A silverplated pitcher with hand hammered and sculpted finish. The pitcher is affixed with a brass hummingbird...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass
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
Vtg Los Castillo Gemstone, Lapis Lazuli & Brass Mounted Silver Plated Pitcher
By Los Castillo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Los Castillo (Mexican, founed 1939), circa 1970.
A silverplated pitcher with hand hammered and sculpted finish. The pitcher is affixed with a brass hummingbird...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate, Brass
Gucci, Italy - Silver Plated Stirrup Cup - Hare c.1970
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome vintage Italian stirrup cup made from silver plate in the form of a Hare, beautifully executed and signed by the luxury fashion house of Gucci.
Highly collectable and in ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Large English Silver Plated 3 Piece Plateau Surtout de Table 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a large and impressive vintage silver plated three section mirrored plateau in the classic English style, with beautiful fret gallery, als...
Category
1970s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Mid-Century Modern 'La Luna Strega' Silverplate by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Unusual devil mask designed by Gio Ponti for Christofle. The mask called, La Luna Strega was designed in 1978 and is silver plated on stainless steel. It wa...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s, Victorian Traditional Towle Silver Plated Lidded Bowl Pinecone Finial
By Towle Silversmiths, Paul Revere
Located in Miami, FL
1970th Towle Silversmiths Company produced footed and lidded bowl,designed in the style by Paul Revere.
This is the 8 inches diameter bow with pine...
Category
1970s American Victorian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Coffee Pot made by Christofle, Lino Sabattini
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely silver plated coffee pot made by the French brand Christofle. It is a design from Lino Sabattini, from the series Mercury. The coffee po...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Large Mid-Century Modern Italian Silver Plated Ice Bucket, circa 1970
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stylish vintage Mid-Century Modern ice bucket, sourced in Italy and just back from my silversmith's workshop where it has been overhauled and re-silvered, restoring it to it'...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
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
Large Fish Dish, Top Cover with Seafood and Fishes Attributed to Franco Lapini
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning silver-plated hand-hammered fish platter with sea world decorations: fishes, sea stars, sea horses, and shells are decorating the lid and will magnify your tables.
Work attributed to Franco Lapini specialized in this kind of very decorative and sculptural platters...
Category
1970s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
Teghini Ice Bucket Silver Plate Bar/Table in Pear Shape
By Teghini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful ice bucket, made and designed by Teghini, Italy, Firenze. includes top, bottom and glass lining.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pomegranate Ice Bucket Designed by Mauro Manetti, Silver Plated, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pomegranate ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti, circa 1970 (productions realized after the 1980s have a white lacquered metallic inner part instead). Outside made of silverplated c...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Aluminum, 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
Silver Plated Metal 1970s Candleholder by Lino Sabattini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Very good condition. Very high quality. Manifacture's mark on the handle.
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage 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
Pumpkin Ice Bucket Designed by Mauro Manetti, Silver Plated, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Pumpkin ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti, circa 1970 . Outside is made of silver-plated cast aluminum with a golden patina and a white enameled metallic inner part.
Not marked ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Aluminum, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
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
Rare Italian Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder, in the Style of Lino Sabattini
Located in Catania, IT
20Th Century, Mid-Century Modern, Rare Italian hand hammered
Silver Plated Wine Bottle Holder, in the Style of Lino Sabattini. Italy 1970.
Good conditions overall, original patina.
Our main goal is customer satisfaction, so the packaging and shipping of this item will be done with the utmost care.
This Item is the ideal object to create a perfect moment...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
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
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
Vintage Silver Plate Fleuron Christofle France Condiment Set, 1970s
By Fleuron
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful silver plate condiments set consisting of a salt holder, a pepper holder, a bottle for oil and a bottle for vinegar. Mark Fleuron...
Category
1970s French Vintage 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...
Category
1860s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
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
Rare Italian Silver Plated Four Wine Bottle Holder, Lino Sabattini c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent piece of Mid-Century Modern barware, an iconic centrepiece for the finest of cocktail / dinner parties.
Made from silverplate, it has just been returned from our silversmith's workshop having been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory, minor wear on the interior commensurate with age and use.
A stylish modernist design to accommodate four wine bottles with a circular cut-out handle.
Made in Italy by Argenteria Sabattini signed on the underside. Excellent condition measuring 9 3/4" x 8 3/4" x 11 1/2" tall.
Lino Sabattini
Lino Sabattini (born Corregio, Italy, September 23, 1925–died 2016...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silverplate Thermos by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria, Italy, 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Minimal thermos by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria.
Cork element and top cover to be also used as a cup.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage 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
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
Set of Three Lino Sabattini Pieces for Gallia and Christofle, France, 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
A set of 3 silver plated pieces, all stamped Galia & Christofle including the "Viking" vase.
All designed by L. Sabattini.
France around 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle France Silver Plated Plate
By Christofle
Located in Sharon, CT
A heavy 12" signed plate.
Category
1970s American Classical Roman Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Very Large Silver Plate Revolving Center Table Super Dish
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English very large silver plated / copper revolving center table super dish with four wood side handles and exterior design details w...
Category
1970s English 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 Silver Plated Sugar and Creamer Serving Set, Italy, C. 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Italian Mid-Century Modern serving set handcrafted from silver plated metal. The set features handled creamer with spout and handled sugar bowl. Both pieces have elegant saucer forms...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gerald Benney Set of 4 Pewter Goblets for Selangor Pewter, C. 1986, Boxed Unused
Located in London, GB
Gerald Benney for Selangor Pewter (Royal Selangor), designed c.1986
Set of 4 pewter goblets
A beautiful boxed set in excellent un-used condition. O...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Pewter
Lino Sabattini Vase Metal, 1970, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Lino Sabattini vase metal, 1970, Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Other Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
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
Silver-Plate Moveable Modernist Candlesticks Pair of Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of silver plate vintage candlesticks are very modern looking. They have been professionally polished. The shorter one can fit in over the other one or remain on its own. Th...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Artichoke Ice Bucket Designed by Mauro Manetti, Silver Plated, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Artichoke ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti, circa 1970 (productions realized after the 1980s have a white lacquered metallic inner part instea...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Aluminum, 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
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
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
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
Vintage Benjamin Franklin Silver Plated Tankard" by Franklin Mint, 1978
Located in London, GB
A vintage silver plated copy of Benjamin Franklin's tankard made by the renowned Philadelphia silversmith, Elias Boudinet in celebration of the Bicentennial in 1978
The original t...
Category
1970s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Artichoke Ice Bucket Designed by Mauro Manetti, Silver Plated, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Artichoke ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti, circa 1970. Productions realized after the 1960s had inside made of white plastic (instead of meta...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Aluminum
Quality Antique English Cut Glass & Silver Plate Biscuit Box / Barrel, c.1860
Located in Bath, GB
A particularly good and unusual cut glass biscuit box which would equally make a wonderful ice bucket or pail.
Earlier than most of this type, it dates to around 1860, mid-Victori...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gucci Italy Silver Plated Rare Snaffle Box Lined with Satinwood
By Gucci
Located in Hanover, MA
Extremely rare vintage 1970 Gucci Italy silver plated horse-bit decorated box lined with satinwood; hinged lid with stirrup snaffle motif and raised lip so airtight when closed. Rest...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Candelabrum (Menorah) by Hans Hollein
By Hans Hollein
Located in London, GB
Designed in 1979 by the modernist Viennese architect/designer, Hans Hollein and produced in 1980 by Cleto Munari, the preferred maker of many famous designers. A large semicircle sits with decorative tiered silver base hold 7 candles...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage Russian German silver Melchior set of:
12 forks (six x two different ornaments)
Six (Two dessert or cake and four tea ) spoons
Three knives
Four soup spoons ( one is differen...
Category
1970s Russian Empire 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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