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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Period: 1860s
Rectangular Silverplated Tray
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern and timeless tray is perfect to serve coffee or tea. It is very elegant to show a crystal glasses collection or the barware pieces.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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...
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1860s English Queen Anne Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Chick Salt & Pepper Shakers by Godinger
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of silver plated and cut glass salt and pepper shakers in the shape of chicks. Made by Godinger Silver Art Company for Neiman Marcus. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sheffield and Silverplate

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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...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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!.
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1860s Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Brass

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...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Olala 3 Tier Shelf Tray in Brass by Richard Hutten
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Characterized in typical Hutten’s style, with the oversized round handle, the étagère OLALA brings joy to every dinner where it is used for its elegant and sophisticated appearance. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Brass

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...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

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...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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...
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1860s American Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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...
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1860s Empire Revival Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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 ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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...
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1860s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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 ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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...
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1860s English Rococo Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Copper

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...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Umicore .999 Silver 1kg '1000g' Poured Bar
Located in Braintree, GB
The story of Umicore goes back more than 100 years, with its long history in the mining of precious metals dating back to the early 1900s. Today’s Umicore group, however, has moved away from its mining roots, and focuses instead on the refining and recycling of precious metals, and the manufacture of specialised products. Umicore silver bars are now one of our most commonly requested silver bullion...
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Early 2000s Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

English Sheffield Silver Plate Tea Caddy
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English sheffield silver plate covered biscuit box / tea caddy with exterior design details and finial top cover . The tea caddy / box is in goo...
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1860s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Copper

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...
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1860s English Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Copper

Bottega Intreccio Chicchere Bamboo 21st Century Tray by Saverio Corolla
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Chicchere is shaped like an oval resulting from the union of two symmetrical halves. It has two bent cane extensions that finish its silhouette. It bears the colours of nature and th...
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Sheffield and Silverplate

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Bamboo, Glass

Bottega Intreccio Duechicchere Bamboo 21st Century Tray by Saverio Carolla
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Duechicchere is the round version of the tray that comes in handy for any event. The glass base catches the glittering reflections of reveling chalices while the raised vertical rim holds cups and...
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Sheffield and Silverplate

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Bamboo, Glass

Bottega Intreccio Trechicchere Bamboo 21st Century Tray by Saverio Carolla
Located in Mogliano, Marche
With its soft shapes, overlapping layers and mouth-watering colours, Trechicchere transforms a bent and fire extruded bamboo cane into an object that evokes the art of confectionery ...
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Sheffield and Silverplate

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Bamboo, Glass, Wood

Italy Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Rings
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant model of ice bucket is realized in silver plated metal. The contemporary Italian design add a plus at this piece. A pair of rings is a decorative detail useful as handle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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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...
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1860s Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Sake Tampo, Set of 3 Silver Cups by UMÉ Studio
Located in Oakland, CA
This set of cups is inspired by traditional Japanese sake warmers called “Sake Tampo”. Its precious proportions, details and material associates any dri...
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2010s American Minimalist Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Repeat Flexible Shelf Left Unit, by Welling / Ludvik from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Flexible shelf unit that can be mounted on the wall and offers endless possibilities for simple and elegant storage no matter the size. Repeat comes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Steel

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...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Sugar Caster William Batt & Sons 1860, 19th C
Located in London, GB
A large beautiful Victorian silver plated sugar caster made by William Batt & Sons Ltd, circa 1860 in date. It features typical baluster form and is embossed with lavish decorati...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Forato, the Tall One, Silver Plated Vase, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
FORATO, the Tall one - Silver plated vase - Made in Italy Created in our workshop in Milano Traditional skill and new design met for the creation of a ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Pierced Centrepiece, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Silver plated pierced centrepiece - Made in Italy - Completely handmade - pierced by hand with great skill ! Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of the oldest Italian Silversmith.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Repeat Flexible Shelf Right Unit, by Welling / Ludvik from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Flexible shelf unit that can be mounted on the wall and offers endless possibilities for simple and elegant storage no matter the size. Repeat comes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Steel

Silver Plated Tray, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Silver plated tray with handles - Made in IItaly Fully embossed and handmade Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of the oldest Italian Silversmith.    
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rare Setting for 18, Fruit / Desert Knives and Forks, c.1860
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...
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1860s European Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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.
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1860s French Neoclassical Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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 ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Set of Four Pieces Pair Silver Plate Water Carafes Coffee Pot and Sugar Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
The modern and timeless style of this set is perfect to serve coffee or tea and to give bright at your home.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Forato, the Big One, Silver Plated Vase, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Forato, the big one - silver plated vase- Made in Italy Created in our workshop in Milano Traditional skill and new design met for the creation of a new concept : Forato - italian na...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

FORATO, The Thin One, Silver Plated Vase, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
FORATO, The Thin One - Silver plated vase - Made in Italy Created in our workshop in Milano Traditional skill and new design met for the creation of a new concept : Forato - Italian ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Tracy Silver-Plated Glass with Round Shape Designed by Kristina Niedderer
Located in Milan, IT
Tracy is a silver-plated metal glass which smooth shape fits the hand perfectly but also allows the glass to stay balanced and stabile on a flat surface despite its rounded shape. Tr...
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2010s European Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Tib Silver-Plated High Glass with Round Shape Designed by Kristina Niedderer
Located in Milan, IT
Tib is a silver-plated metal glass which smooth shape fits the hand perfectly but also allows the glass to stay balanced and stabile on a flat surface despite its rounded shape. Tib ...
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2010s Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Armònia Silver Plated Carafe by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Armònia is a silver plated carafe designed by Aldo Cibic. Minimalistic and sinuous at the same time Armonia is perfect both on the Classic and modern tables.
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2010s Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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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...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Foxy Silver-Plated Carafe by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Foxy is a jug in silver-plated metal, designed by Aldo Cibic. The superior part is characterized by a sinuous crease in the metal. This detail is not just aesthetic, it's a functiona...
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2010s Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Tube Silver Plated Metal Jug by Zaven
Located in Milan, IT
Tube is a silver plated jug available in two different finishes: only silver-plated metal, or silver plated metal with a black external finishing. This item was designed by the Itali...
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2010s Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Donna Silver Plated Carafe by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Donna is a silver plated carafe designed by Aldo Cibic. Minimalistic and sinuous at the same time Donna is perfect both on the Classic and modern tables.
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2010s Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Trevor Silver-Plated Glass with Amphora Shape Designed by Kristina Niedderer
Located in Milan, IT
Trevor is a silver-plated metal glass which smooth shape fits the hand perfectly but also allows the glass to stay balanced and stabile on a flat surface despite its rounded shape. T...
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2010s Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Silver Plated Candelabra, Ganci Argenterie, Made in Italy, Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Silver plated candelabra - Ganci Argenterie - Made in Italy, Milano 6 flames handmade Candelabra - Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of the oldest Italian Silversmith.  
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Early 2000s Italian Baroque Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Queen Mirror, Silver Plated Lady Mirror, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Queen mirror - silver plated lady mirror - made in Italy Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of the oldest Italian Silversmith.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silverplate Ice Bucket with Handle
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern style piece can be useful for the bar car or for the outdoor use cause the cover consents to maintain the low temperature.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Strawberry Set, Silver Plated Berries Set, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Strawberry set, silver plated berries set, made in Italy Designed and handmade in our workshop - Milano - Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid 19th Century Sheffield Silver Wire Champagne Coaster from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th-century Sheffield silver champagne coaster with carved wooden base. The looped wire pickets create a supportive buttress for a bottle or flask, and feature a small commemora...
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1860s French Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Six-Light Silver Plated Candelabra / Centrepiece by Elkington, 1868, Cherubs
Located in Bath, GB
A most important antique English silver plated centerpiece / six-light candelabra by the top-notch silversmith, Elkington and Co. with a date letter (F) for the year 1868. In the ...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

"Kon Kao" Silver Plated Centerpiece by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini, Italy, 2000
Located in Milan, IT
"Kon Kao" bowl by Lino Sabattini. This silver plated and enameled piece shows timeless attitude. Also available another piece from the same collection, see image 3.
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Early 2000s Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Candelabra by Mesa
Located in Torino, IT
A silver plated candelabra designed and produced in Italy by Mesa. Stamped on the bottom.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Large Bowl with Irregular Contour, Italy
Located in Torino, IT
Silver plated bowl with irregular contour, Italian design made in Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sheffield and Silverplate

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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