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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Period: 1980s
Period: 1870s
Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Cassetti, made in Italy, 1980s
By Cassetti
Located in Palermo, IT
Silver plated ice bucket by Cassetti, made in Italy, 1980.
Handmade.
Small signs of the time.
Cassetti silverware was born in the 60s in Florence. He boasts collaborations with prest...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Pair Louis Roederer Silver Plated Champagne Coolers 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous vintage pair of silver plated champagne / wine coolers.
They are each boldly engraved Louis Roederer Fonde en 1776 on the sides with the LR logo.
Each cooler h...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Louis Roederer Silver Plated Champagne Cooler 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous vintage silver plated champagne / wine cooler.
It is boldly engraved Louis Roederer Fonde en 1776 on the side with the LR logo.
The cooler has twin carrying han...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Large Silver Plated Crossed Rifles Toast Rack 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a delightful vintage silver plated crossed rifle toast rack dating from the second half of the 20th Century.
Seven crossed rifles act as deviders for the toast.
Add a touc...
Category
1980s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Cherub Centrepiece Sheffield Epergne Glass Bowl
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Very eye catching Sheffield silver plate epergne or centrepiece
Features crystal glass bowls, the main dish flanked by six smaller ones
Great piece for a table setting, can you imagi...
Category
1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Engraved Reed & Barton Silverplate Revere Bowl with Green Enamel Interior - 1981
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful silver plate Revere Bowl by Reed & Barton. The bowl is footed and features an enameled green interior. The exterior on the front of the dish is engraved with:
Best Wish...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Enamel
Sheffield Silver Plate Centrepiece Glass Epergne Stand
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Exquisite English Sheffield silver plate epergne or centrepiece
Great piece for any table decoration, imagine how this would elevate any dinner party or gathering?
The central bowl a...
Category
1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Centrepiece Epergne Cherub Glass Table Display
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Sheffield silver plate epergne or centrepiece
Adorned with gold leaf cherubs and various crystal glass bowls
Features two configurations for the central column, one supporti...
Category
1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
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
Silver Plate Victorian Decanter Tantalus
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine silver plate decanter tantalus with fine englaveing on both sides holding three elaborately cut decanters with most unusual four pour necks.
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Holder 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Silver plate and crystal caviar holder, 80s
Found in a noble apartment. Small signs of the time.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Sheffield Ice Bucket 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
English sheffield ice bucket, 1980s
Found in a noble apartment. Regularly stamped. Small signs of the time.
Category
1980s British Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
English Sheffield and Crystal Caviar Holder, 80s
Located in Palermo, IT
English sheffield and crystal caviar holder, 1980s
Found in a noble apartment. Small signs of the time.
Category
1980s British Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
Christofle, Paris - Large Vintage Malmaison Silver Plated Tray
By Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage silver plated tray by the creme de la creme of makers, Christofle of Paris.
Named after the Château de la Malmaison, ...
Category
1980s French Empire 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
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
Rococo Silver Plate Centrepiece Surtout De Table Epergne Dish
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning English rococo silver plate centrepiece
Big piece on three platters and amazing rococo motifs such as leaf motifs and scrolls
Amazing piece of Sheffield silver pl...
Category
1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair Silver Plate Centrepieces - Camel Epergne Glass Bowl Sheffield
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning and unsual pair of Sheffield silver plate epergnes or centrepieces
Main centrepiece flanked by two smaller bowls to either side
Perhaps one of the main eye catching features are the camel supports, delightful
Patina to the silver plate is amazing with great finish
We do have a pair of these if you are interested in two - please let us know
Please also see the Sheffield factory stamp in close up photo
Ready to be the centrepiece to any home interiors scheme
Please let us know if you would like to view this piece in our Canonbury Antiques...
Category
1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Giuliano Bossi Silver Plate Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher, Italy 1980s
By Ibis, Giuliano Bossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian silver master Giuliano Bossi designed this streamlined and minimalist barware accessory for Ibis, Milano in the 1980s. The sleek and modernist d...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair Silver Plate Cherub Dishes, Glass Bowl Comports Sheffield Dippers Centrepi
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning pair of Sheffield silver plate cherub bowls
Please see close up of Sheffield hall mark on the underside
Wonderful decorative pair great finish to the silver pla...
Category
1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
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
Silver Plated Shell Form Candy Dishes or Ashtrays, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of silver plated shell candy dishes or ashtrays. No makers mark or brand stamp.
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency 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
Silver Plate Table Centrepiece Glass Sheffield Epergne Dish
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elaborate Sheffield English silver plate centrepiece
Breathaking work, main stand flanked by two side stands
Stands on the mirrored three piece platter so all angles can be admired
A...
Category
1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
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
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
20th Century Sculptural Italian Chess Game
Located in VALENZA, IT
Brass chess board and chess game made with the ancient casting technique.
After casting, the finish was chiseled and subsequently silvered and finished with 24-carat gold plating.
The figures are in Florentine medieval style then painted with antioxidant treatment using a special transparent lacquer.
The two-tone mirrored glass chess top which highlights the high quality of execution.
Italian silverware, already with a centuries-old tradition, had a great development in the twentieth century and produced pieces of the highest quality that the whole world envies. Italian craftsmanship had a kind of new Renaissance after the war.
A great many high-quality silverware was born where exceptional pieces were produced that now decorate the most prestigious houses.
Made entirely by hand in the artisan workshop of piero Benzoni...
Category
1980s Medieval Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plate & Glass Swan Open Salt or Sugar Pot, 1980s, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous silver plated, 1980s small open salt, sugar or spice pot with a cute little spoon. Spoon made of pewter, Swan made of silver-plate metal and g...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Vintage Silver Plated Wine Coaster Pen Holder 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A very attractive silver plated wine coaster with pierced and embossed decoration in the classic English style.
A highly versatile piece which could also serve as a grandiose pen ...
Category
1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
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
Puiforcat "Cardinal" Six 6 Piece Place Settings Silver-plate (36 pieces total)
By Puiforcat
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering six 6 piece place settings of Puiforcat Silver-plate "Cardinal". Consisting of six of each: Salad fork 7 1/8", table fork 7 13/16', table knife 10", dinner spoon 7 13/16",
D...
Category
1980s French Neoclassical Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Elegant Champagne Flutes Glasses in Silver Plate, Set of Six
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful set of six flute glasses in silver plated perfect for champagne. No brand present. Used but in good condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Ettore Sottsass Candelstick / Candle Holder, Silver Plate for Swid Powell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one icon of Post Modern design by the well known architect Ettore Sottsass.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern 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
1980s Italian Pair of Silver Plated Metal Pepper Pots
Located in Marbella, ES
Pareja de pimienteros de metal plateado italianos de los años 1980.
Category
1980s Spanish 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
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
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
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
Alessi Silver Wet Steel Tea Set Oronda “Oscar Tusquets” Silver Wood Glass, 1983
By Alessi
Located in Milano, IT
Alessi silver wet steel tea set “Oronda “by Oscar Tusquets silver wood glass 1983 Italy.
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage 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
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
"Dynasty" 100th Episode Silver Plated Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"Dynasty" 100th Episode Silver Plated Table Box
Step into the world of luxury with the Dynasty 100th Episode Silver Plated Table Box. This unique keepsake, presented to the Dynasty ...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver-Plate Sculptural Salad Servers or Serving Pieces Vintage Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These amazing and sculptural hallmarked hand wrought silver plate serving pieces or salad utensils are like a work of art. These are perfect for serving...
Category
1980s Canadian Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
Rare Antique English Biscuit Box - 28 lb Weight c.1870
By Jonas & George Bowen
Located in Bath, GB
Always highly sought-after, these novelty "weight" biscuit boxes came in two sizes; this one is the smaller box which is the harder to find; it would look perfect next to it's larger...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Richard Meier for Swid Powell Silver Plated Peppermill
Located in Hanover, MA
Hefty and well constructed pepper mill designed by uber architect Richard Meier for Swid Powell and produced in Italy, circa 1985.
Ref...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Centerpiece in Old Sheffield
Located in Palermo, IT
Epergne in old sheffield. Centrepiece one large cut glass bowl and four smaller ones. The main receiver has a band. The centrepiece has four removable arms which support the smaller cut glass bowls...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Vintage Silver-Plate Swivel Serving Caddy or Serving Piece
Located in North Miami, FL
This large and modern looking 2-tiered serving caddy or serving piece swivels. The weight is good and solid. It is 7 inches to the top and between the two trays it is 4" H. Great for...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Sheffield Triple Bun Warmer
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare triple bun warmer by Sheffield.
Category
1870s Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry
By Philip Ashbery & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A truly magnificent three bottle decanter case made from silver plate and fully marked for the Sheffield silversmith's, Philip Ashberry & Sons, dating ...
Category
1870s English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Franco Lapini Silver Plated Serving Tray with Fake Ivory Handles, 1980
Located in Munich, DE
This exquisite oval tray is made entirely of metal plated in silver and its surface is lightly textured to give it an organic feel. The gentle curves of the inner and outer profile are sophisticated and elegant, while the finish of the two fake ivory...
Category
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Victorian Period Hobnail-Cut Crystal Biscuit Barrel on Sheffield-Plated Stand
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, Victorian, hobnail-cut crystal biscuit barrel on original Sheffield plated stand, Sheffield, England, circa 1870, Cooper Bros. & Son, Ltd.- make...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
Vintage Silver Plated Claret Jug Decanter Lion Shield 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive vintage silver plated claret jug with lion rampant shield and engraved glass dating from the second half of the 20th Century.
A highly versatile piece th...
Category
1980s 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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