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Sheffield Plate Tea and Coffee Service, American, Early 19th Century

$1,160per set
£880.65per set
€1,007.28per set
CA$1,620.69per set
A$1,802.56per set
CHF 941.24per set
MX$21,935.23per set
NOK 12,021.08per set
SEK 11,273.65per set
DKK 7,517.70per set
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About the Item

Coffee and Chocolate were both introcuced into England in the Mid-17th Century, and were to become an important part of social life, with more than four hundred coffee houses in London alone. The earliest known silver coffee pot is hallmarked 1681 and is in the Victoria and Albert Museum. It is quite likely that some pots were used for coffee or chocolate. True chocolate pots come with a removable finial for inserting a swizzel stick. In the early 19th century the shape and decor of coffee and tea pots changed to a more squat, and more oblong than during the 18th century. Matching sets were first made in any quantity from about 1785 on. Prior to this date, each item had a style of it's own. Sheffield plate is a layered combination of silver and copper that was used for many years to produce a wide range of household articles. Almost every article made in sterling silver was also crafted by Sheffield makers, who used this manufacturing process to produce nearly identical wares at far less cost. Some old Sheffield plate items are very sought after. This set is a true American Antique.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    American Classical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Small dents in two pieces, some maring inside, some traces of copper bleeding thru the silver, all wear consistent with old sheffield ware and age.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU989932723772

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