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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1870s
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
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
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
Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a highly desirable silver plated figural toast rack, a perfect letter holder too if you wished to put it to work on your desk-top.
The rack is cre...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique 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
Old English Georgian Style Silver Plate Egg Cruet Service For Six Persons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transform your breakfast table with this captivating Old English Silver Plate Egg Cruet Service for six people, presented on a charming oak wood holding base. This exquisite set incl...
Category
1870s English Georgian Antique 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 Silver Plate / Cobalt Glass Interior Serving Comport Disk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transform your dining experience with this exquisite Old English Silver Plate serving comport disk, featuring a captivating round cobalt blue glass insert. The silver holding frame i...
Category
1870s English 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
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
Antique English Neoclassical Silver Plate Tray James Deakin 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique English neoclassical silver plated tray by the renowned English silversmith, James Deakin, circa 1870 in date.
This rectangular tray features a deep set, decorative gadrooned border with elegant handles decorated with superb foliate and floral chased and engraved decoration of ribbons and garlands.
The quality and craftsmanship throughout the piece are truly second to none.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 4 x Width 51 x Depth 34.5
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches
James Deakin & Sons LTD
DEAKINS (SILVERSMITHS) LTD
Sheffield
The firm was established in 1865 by James Deakin at Sidney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield. Before 1886 he was joined in partnership by his three sons, William Pitchford, John and Albert and the style of the firm was changed to James Deakin & Sons. In 1888 they opened London offices and showrooms at 48 Holborn Viaduct. Other branches were opened at Glasgow and Belfast. In 1897 the firm was converted to James Deakin & Sons Ltd.
In 1935, James Deakin & Sons Ltd was part of a short-lived merger "Silver & Steelcrafts Ltd" that included Fenton Bros and J.H. Potter & Sons. The combine collapsed within three years. In 1939 was created Deakins (Silversmiths) Ltd, active at 6 Earl Street and, from 1943 at Sidney Works, Matilda Street. They were liquidated in 1967.
In 1961 the brand was part of the "MONOGRAM" CUTLERY GROUP belonging to I.S. Dearden & Sons Ltd. manufacturing holloware and flatware under the "Bell brand" in the patterns 'Gordon', 'Balmoral' and 'Empire'.
Trade marks used: AZTEC, BELL SILVER...
Category
1870s English Neoclassical Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Antique Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Antique Victorian cut glass and silver plated claret jug, Circa 1870 in date
The flared, diamond and prismatic cut glass body below a foliate chased mount, with...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
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
1970s, Victorian Traditional Towle Silver Plated Lidded Bowl Pinecone Finial
By Paul Revere, Towle Silversmiths
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
Antique Scottish Silver Plate Cut Glass Comport Stag Centrepiece, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine stunning antique Victorian Scottish silver plated comport Stag centrepiece set, circa 1870 in date.
The beautifully chased centerpiece features twin branch grape v...
Category
1870s Scottish 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
Rare Pair of Antique Silver Plated Spoon Warmers, Registered in 1875
Located in London, London
Made circa 1875, this very rare pair of antique silver plate spoon warmers, are wonderfully modelled as shells standing on naturalistic bases...
Category
1870s English 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
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
Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this magnificent novelty toast rack / Egg Cruet of sporting interest, consists of the toast rack with an egg cup either end kept in place by an ...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Monumental Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a momumental beautiful antique English Victorian oval silver-plated twin handled tray, circa 1870 in date.
This large oval silver plated tray features a pair of handles d...
Category
1870s 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
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
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
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
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
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 Etched Glass Claret Jug with Silver Plated Top, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Antique etched glass claret jug with silver plated top, Circa 1870.
The etched glass depicts the three graces.
The silver plated mounts have cas...
Category
1870s 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
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
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
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 Plate Barware / Tableware Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Old English sheffield silver plate three piece barware / tableware with exterior design details & covered top finial. The barware / tableware piece is in good condition. Minor wear c...
Category
1870s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Coffee Pot Boardman Glossop & Co, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian silver plated coffee pot by Boardman Glossop & Co, Sheffield dating from Circa 1870.
The coffee pot featu...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair Silver Plated Wine Coolers by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional pair of antique English silver plated wine coolers by the renowned silversmith Hawksworth, Eyre & Co of Sheffield, circa 1870 in date.
The wine coolers stand on circular pedestal bases with decorative Faustian masque handles and bodies which are masterfully embellished with grape vine decoration.
Each cooler is fitted with a removable lid and liner and the lids are engraved with crests of a bull.
Add some classic elegance to your home with this lovely decorative pair of coolers.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As antique items, the coolers show minor signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, they display beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 27 x Width 26 x Depth 19
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 7 inches
Hawksworth, Eyre & Co
was founded in 1833 by Charles Hawksworth and John Eyre as successors of Blagden, Hodgson & Co. The first mark was registred in 1862. They were manufacturers and silversmiths of silver and silver plated objects.
In the 19th Century they opened branches in London, Buenos Aires, Montreal and New York, an amazing accomplishment at that time.
The partnership was dissolved in 1869 and the business was continued by James Kebberling Bembridge, Thomas Hall...
Category
1870s English Antique 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
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...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
English 19th Century Cut Glass and Silver Plate Three Decanter Tantalus
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century silver plate hand engraved, footed tantalus by Edwin Blyde and Company with three fine deeply cut glass large decanters with origin...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Maria Pergay Vide Poche in Silver Plated Metal
By Maria Pergay
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant object, by Maria Pergay,
Flat rope shaped handle.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
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
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
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
"Horned Mask" Gio Ponti by Sabattini Silver Plated 1970s Italian Design
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horned Mask"
Gio Ponti
by Sabattini, 1978
Openwork metal sheet.
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
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
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
Pair Victorian Silver Plated Five-Light Candelabra by Elkington 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a truly magnificent and highly distinguished pair of antique Victorian silver-plated five-light, four branch table candelabra by the renowned silversmiths Elkington & Co, Birmingham, bearing the Elkington mark with date letter for 1873.
Each of these splendid candelabra features a stunning fluted stem with Corinthian Capital cast socket and detachable arms with four foliage cast branches, each terminating in a tapering socket with a further central socket.
To add even more splendour to this superb pair, they stand on an impressive square shaped bases decorated with classical urns.
The undersides of the candelabra bear the registration number 18123.
The attention to detail is fantastic and they are certain to attract attention wherever they are placed.
Condition:
In really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 53 x Width 38 x Depth 38
Dimensions in inches:
Height 20.9 x Width 15.0 x Depth 15.0
Elkington & Co
was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England.
The firm was founded by George Richards Elkington and his brother, Henry Elkington, in the 1830s. It operated under the name G. R. Elkington & Co. until 1842, when a third partner, Josiah Mason, joined the firm. It operated as Elkington, Mason, & Co. until 1861, when the partnership with Mason was terminated. The firm operated independently as Elkington & Co. from 1861 until 1963. It was then taken over by British Silverware...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Sheffield Plate Footed Two-Bottle Cruet Set by William Hutton and Sons
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, Sheffield plated, footed, two bottle cruet set (consisting of the two bottles, stoppers and stand), Sheffield, England, circa 1878, William Hutton and Sons...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Postmodern Silverplate Insulated Coffee Jug
Located in Litchfield, CT
Silverplate, retailed by D. F. Sanders & Co., NY. Made in Italy, circa 1970s. Perfect for hot coffee or a cold beverage, this seventies silverplate carafe works beautifully and looks...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mappin & Webb Qajar Style Silver Plated Biscuit Box
Located in New York, NY
English Quajar style heavy silver plated biscuit box made by Mappin & Webb. The piece features a series of oblong portraits on the cylinder am...
Category
1870s English Anglo-Indian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
"Conch-Table" Fish Serving Dish by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria, 1970
Located in Milan, IT
Conch-table fish serving dish by Lino Sabattini for Sabattini Argenteria.
Part of the unlimited research on table ware made by Lino Sabattini along ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
Late 19th Century English Plate / Cut Crystal Ice Bucket
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century English oval shape cut crystal with silver plated footed holding framed / silver plated covered top with dog sculpture design details. The piece is in great conditi...
Category
1870s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Victorian Silver Plated Novelty 'Drum' Spoon Warmer, 1875 Wilson & Davis
By Wilson & Davis
Located in London, London
Made circa 1875 by Wilson & Davis, this handsome, Victorian, antique silver plate spoon warmer, is modelled as a drum and stands on drum stic...
Category
1870s English Victorian 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.
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