Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

Antique Sheffield Plate Twin Dolphin Motif Tea/Cider Urn, Style Matthew Boulton

About the Item

Antique Sheffield Plate Twin Dolphin Motif Tea/Cider Urn, Style Matthew Boulton, with Egyptomania Handles, Unmarked England, circa 1800–1820 Antique Sheffield Plate Twin Dolphin Motif Tea/Cider Urn, Style Matthew Boulton, with Egyptomania Handles, Unmarked, England, circa 1800–1820. This magnificent large antique Sheffield Plate tea/cider urn, made in England around 1800–1820, exemplifies the refined style of Matthew Boulton. Featuring an architectural form, this oval urn is adorned with striking Egyptian medallion handles and is supported by four lion caryatid columns with paw feet. The lift-top lid, adorned with a figural dolphin motif, mirrors the detailed dolphin figure at the base, emphasizing the artistry involved.  Standing at an impressive 18 inches high, 14 inches wide, and 13 inches deep, this urn is a testament to early 19th-century craftsmanship and design. Its grand proportions and detailed ornamentation make it a captivating addition to any collection. This urn is both a functional item and a decorative masterpiece, ideal for collectors or as a distinguished element in your home. It is an early example of Sheffield plate and Georgian design, ready to be polished, placed, used, and enjoyed.
  • Similar to:
    Matthew Boulton (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Style:
    Regency (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SDHU5T20231stDibs: LU2592340300582

More From This Seller

View All
Diminutive Antique Sheffield Plate Armorial Tea/Cider Urn, Style Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Antique Sheffield Plate Armorial Tea/Cider Urn, Style Matthew Boulton, England, Circa 1800-1820 A Diminutive Antique Sheffield Plate Armorial Tea/Cider Urn from England, ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Pair of Antique Sheffield Plate Neoclassical Dolphin Motif Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Antique Sheffield Plate Neoclassical Dolphin Motif Candlesticks English, 19th Century  A pair of elegant antique Sheffield Plate neoclassical candlesticks, crafted in Englan...
Category

Antique 19th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Sheffield Plated Wire Work Basket
By Matthew Boulton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Sheffield Plated Wire Work Basket Embrace the charm of history with our stunning Antique Sheffield plated wire work basket. Handcrafted with...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Rare Sheffield Plate Cutlery Box
By Matthew Boulton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheffield plate cutlery box, rare form, Sheffield plate with "eye" loop handles two evenly divided pierced sections, each one 4" wide x 11.25" long, 3" ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Rare Sheffield Plate Cutlery Box
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique English Boxed Engraved Sheffield Fish 26 Piece Fish Serving Set
By Charles James Allen & Sidney Darwin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English Boxed Engraved Sheffield 26-Piece Fish Serving Set Hallmarks of Charles James Allen & Sidney Darwin—Sheffield, England—1895 Exp...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Magnificent English Silver Plated Putti Motif Large Wine Coaster, Elkington
By Elkington & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent English silver plated putti motif large wine coaster, attributed to Elkington. With pierced body with 9 frolicking draped babes with baskets of flowers, engine turned bot...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

You May Also Like

Matthew Boulton Sheffield Plate Candelabrum
By Matthew Boulton
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Sheffield silver plate candelabrum by celebrated English silversmith Matthew Boulton displays all of the timeless elegance and style of the period. Masterfully crafte...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Other Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

A Very Fine Georgian Serving Tray in Old Sheffield Plate by Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine and large early 19th century Georgian 'Old Sheffield Plate' serving tray of oval form. The surface richly engraved with foliate & scrolled motifs, centred by a sterling s...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Old English Sheffield Plate Matthew Boulton Hand Engraved "Armorial" Dish Cover
By Matthew Boulton
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very fine and rare Old English Sheffield plate hand engraved "Armorial" Dish Cover with maker's marks for Matthew Boulton and a later "married" sterling silver Rococo style handle. ...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Pair of English Regency Sheffield Candelabras, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1800
By Mathew Bolton
Located in Charleston, SC
A complete pair of English Regency Sheffield five-light candelabras with removable intertwined scrolled arms, original hand chased removable foliage motif bobeches, bulbous floral tapered columns, and resting on foliage motif circular bases. Candelabra bobeches...
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Candelabras

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Copper

Pair of English Regency Sheffield Candelabras, Matthew Boulton, Circa 1800
By Mathew Bolton
Located in Charleston, SC
A complete pair of English Regency Sheffield three-light candelabras with removable intertwined scrolled arms, original hand chased removable shell motif bobeches, beaded floral tape...
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Candelabras

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Copper

Neoclassical Sheffield Plate Atlas Tea Urn
Located in Torino, IT
Neoclassical tea urn, Old Sheffield, Inghilterra, 1790.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Recently Viewed

View All