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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1870s
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
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
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 Silver Plated Letter Rack 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An attractive and unusual vintage silver plated letter rack, late 20th Century in date.
The letters "L E T T E R' form the dividers of this charming piece.
The craftsmanship is sec...
Category
1990s English 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
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
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
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
Vintage Canteen x 6 Silver Plated Cutlery Set Unused 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning vintage 6 place setting A1 Sheffield England, silver plated cutlery set by the renowned Sheffield silversmith Viners dating from the second half of the 20th centur...
Category
Late 20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mexican Los Castillo Style Parrot Handle & Silver Pitcher
By Los Castillo
Located in Stamford, CT
Mexican Los Castillo style parrot handle pitcher. Silver plate with lightly hammered finish and green stone parrot handle. Heavy and well made.
No makers mark or brand stamp.
Pitche...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
1990s Post-Modern Silver Plated Italian Salt and Pepper Dispensers by Mesa
By Mesa
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Salt and Pepper Dispensers by Mesa embody the eclectic and innovative spirit of Post-Modern design while incorporating luxurious materials and functional utility. Crafted in Ital...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise Gallery Tray 2nd Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Diminutive Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise Gallery Tray, 2nd Available
England, Late 20th Century
A English Diminutive Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise G...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical 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
1990s Lino Modernist Silver Plated Fish Bowl Design by Lino Sabattini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic fish bowl designed by Lino Sabattini and manufactured in Italy by Sabattini Argenteria in the Nineties, it is made up of two parts that fit together and also the two parts ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle business card tray
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Christofle business card tray in silver-plate. Designer: Andrée Putman.
This piece is bought on Barbados at the famous hotel Farmont Royal Pavilion.
See the inscription, picture numb...
Category
1990s French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Philippe Starck Object Pointus Flatware
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Philippe Stark 5 piece place sets of flatware manufactured by Sasaki.Setting for six
No longer in production.
knife-10"
large fork-9"
large spoon-9"
small fork-7"
small spoon-6"
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
Haussmann Swid Powell "Mickey Mouse" Silver Plated Pepper Mill Grinder C. 1987
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designer: Robert and Trix Haussmann (1931 – present and 1933 -present) for Swid Powell (established 1982).
A whimsical but important modern design, often described as the “Disney” ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
Gucci Silver Plated Equestrian/ Horsebit Bottle Caddy/ Holder
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gucci Silver Plated Equestrian/ Horsebit Bottle Caddy/ Holder
Italy, 1980s
Stamped 'Gucci Made in Italy'
Elevate your surroundings with a touch of luxury through this exquisite Gucc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
International Silver Leaf Plated Serving Tray, Mid-Late 20th Century, #8199
Located in Miami, FL
International Silver Leaf Plated Serving Tray, Mid-Late 20th Century, #8199
Offered for sale is a silver plate leaf serving tray by the International Silver Company...
Category
Late 20th Century American 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Giuliano Bossi Silver Plate Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher, Italy 1980s
By Giuliano Bossi, Ibis
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
Michael Aram "Bark and Branch Collection" Sugar Bowl with Spoon
By Michael Aram
Located in New York, NY
Michael Aram sbrass silver plated sugar bowl with spoon. Made in 1995 and marked ARAM on bottom. Beautiful organic and original design with unique detail.
Property from esteemed ...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
6 Baroque Silver Plated Kiddush Cup Goblets & Caddy Judaica Barware Shot Glasses
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silver plated kiddish cups and caddy. Features baroque design with scalloped footed form and fitted glasses for ease of use.
Measures: 8" x 8" x...
Category
Late 20th Century Baroque Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
12 "Rencontre" Silver-Plated Domed Plate Covers W. Acorn Handles by Ercuis Paris
By Ercuis
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th century Paris, France. A set of 12 "Rencontre" silver-plated domed plate covers with acorn handles by Ercuis. The Rencontre collection distinguishes i...
Category
1990s French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
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
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
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...
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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
1970s English Pair of Silver and Crystal Salt Cellars with Harrods Hallmarking
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s English pair of silver and crystal salt cellars with Harrods Hallmarking
The spoon measures 7cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Robert Venturi Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoons Neoclassical Column, Set
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, chic, substantial, and iconic set of designer Postmodern sterling silver-plate serving, salad or platter spoons with Neoclassical pillar column handle design, designed by architect Robert Venturi for Swid Powell, circa 1990s. Each measure: 14.25" long. Pieces were manufactured by Reed & Barton for Swid Powell. All piece's bare designer and makers' mark's on back of spoon(s) as shown in close-up images #9 and 10. A great set for summer, holiday, home entertaining...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Lino Sabattini Drinks / Cocktail Set / Ice Bucket, c.1970
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly prized silver plated modernist drinks/cocktail set retaining all six of the original glasses inside, dating to c.1970. I believe this is in the "Whisky" pattern by Sabattini.
Designed by the well renowned Italian designer, Lino Sabattini when he launched 'Argenteria Sabattini' in the 1960s, where he created beautiful silver shapes of 'exquisite simplicity'.
Fully signed "Sabattini Italy" on the underside.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally cleaned and polished, restoring it to it's former glory.
Superb condition measuring 10 1/4" in diameter x 6 5/8" tall.
Lino Sabattini was the preeminent figure in modern Italian silver and metalware design. His expansive and diverse body of work is marked by its strength and boldness, whether in dynamic forms that suggest the thrust and power of Italian Futurist art and design or light and curvaceous biomorphic serveware and decorative objects.
Sabattini was largely self-taught as a designer. Born in the northern Italian town of Correggio, he learned metalsmithing techniques while working in the studio of a maker of brass tableware. He also served as an apprentice of sorts to the expatriate German ceramist Roland Hettner, who taught Sabattini about fluidity of form and showed him how shapes derive from the behavior of materials.
At age 30, Sabattini opened a studio in Milan, and his work quickly came to the attention of Gio Ponti, who decided to publish it in Domus, the Italian design legend's influential design and architecture magazine. Ponti also arranged for Sabattini’s creations to be included in a 1956 exhibition of contemporary Italian design in Paris. The principals of Christofle, the revered French...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
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
Pair of Silver Plated Vegetable or Soup Tureens
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An excellent pair of antique silver-plated vegetable or soup tureens, circular in shape and with wonderful, ornamental side handles, which cling to the body of the dish in the form o...
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI 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
Teghini Firenze Italian Silver Resting Deer Monumental Covered Serving Platter
By Teghini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Teghini Firenze of Florence, Italy, a monumental Mid-Century era, silver plated figural resting Stag covered serving platter, circa 1970s.
Fonder...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s English Pair of Silver Plated Metal Shoes
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s English pair of silver plated metal shoes.
Category
Late 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1970s English Pair of Silver Plated Metal Shoes
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s English pair of silver plated metal shoes.
Category
Late 20th Century English 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 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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