Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Pair Silverplated Christofle 'Dupérier' Collection 2 Light Candelabra
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Silverplated Christofle 'Dupérier' Collection 2 Light Candelabra France Circa 1900-1925
A stunning pair of silver-plated Christofle 'Dupérier' Collection two-light candelabra, ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
F.B. Rogers Silver Company Paul Revere Silverplate Trophy Bowl Argentina 1955
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A unique engraved silver plate Paul Revere Bowl. This petite dish will be a great addition to a current silverplate collection. This piece is unique, as it is engraved on the front w...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair, English Faux Tortoiseshell & Silverplate Gallery Edge Wine Coaster
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of vintage wine coasters exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and sophisticated design typical of early to mid-20th-century decorative tableware. Fashioned from gl...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Coffee Set Tea Set Neoclassical Style Swedish 20th Century Plate Stamped, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A coffee set made during the early 1900s (1902-1903) in Sweden. Stamped CG Hallberg.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mappin & Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People. England, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set for 12 people, England, early 20th century.
Complete for 12 people.
A total of 130 pieces:
12 large knifes,...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Paul Revere Silverplate Bowl by WM Rogers
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage round silverplate Paul Revere reproduction bowl. This bowl will be great for serving fruit, or storing items on a coffee table or side table. It is made by WM Rogers from M...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Round Reed & Barton Silverplate Candy Dish or Catchall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite round silverplate candy dish by Reed & Barton. This pretty dish will be great on a coffee table or credenza for your favorite candies or even used as a catchall or trinket d...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Circa 1805 Set of 6 American Coin Silver Teaspoons by G.L. Hanks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1805 set of 6 coin silver teaspoons by G.L. Hanks, American. Fiddleback design; downturned tip. Monogram "RM". Hanks is unlisted but these descended together with 6 also monogr...
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Early 1800s American Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mother of Pearl Handled Fish Slice and Fork
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautiful set of mother of pearl handled fish slice and fork. The stainless steel blade is engraved with a small floral design. Both the slice and...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Very Fine and Rare Silverplated Caviar Serving Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and rare silverplated caviar serving dish in the neoclassical style. The interior compartment is gold plated. England, circa 1900.
Dim...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Bronze
Sheffield Plate Tea and Coffee Service, American, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
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 L...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Set of 12 1816 Coin Silver Teaspoons by John Erwin
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 12 Baltimore 1816 coin silver teaspoons by John Erwin. A rare & fine set with the assy mark of that year to a purity of 91.66% (sterling is 92.5%). Elongated, graceful handles...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Pair Hotel Silver Rams' Head Salts
Located in New York, NY
Pair hotel silver rams' head salts. Pair neoclassical style tripod form silver plate salts with rams' heads terminating in hoof feet with stretcher to central ball finial all beneat...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Oval Silver Plated Gallery Tray 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage English oval silver-plated gallery tray, mid 20th Century in date and bearing the makers stamp to the reverse.
This stunning tray features elegant engra...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
A pair of English Sheffield Ramshead vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique pair of Sheffield vases…nicely cast figures of Bacchanalian putti celebrating.. each vase has two handles that are composed of ram horns, extending from a mythical figure...
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1850s English Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Oval Silver Plated Monteith Jardinière, French, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oval silver plated Monteith bowl with loop leaf handles. Great as a jardinière or cachepot. Impressed mark on the underside, French, 19th century.
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mappin & Webb Princess Sheffield Silver Plate Basket with Handle
Located in Miami, FL
Mappin & Webb Princess Sheffield Silver Plate Basket with Handle
Offered for sale is an English Sheffield silver-plated reticulated b...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate
Vintage silverplated divided server by Lunt
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning , vintage serving plate divided in the middle with ornate design at the top of the divider. In very good condition, no dent or loss of silver , it might have signs of use w...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Coffee Pot. John Grinsell And Sons. English, C.1910
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful quality octagonal shaped coffee pot.
Exquisite engraving
Marked on the underside " epns " and " J.G.S ". This is the makers mark for John Grinsell & Sons
Good condition....
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1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Tray Gorham in Silver Plate
By Gorham
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant and simple : the style by Gorham! one of the most famous American silversmiths.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of French Silver Plated Neoclassical Knife Rests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French silver plated neoclassical knife rests, each one holds up to 12 full or dessert size knives. Unmarked.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Wolfe Silverplate Samovar, URN
Located in Birmingham, AL
Silverplate Samovar, Coffee Urn, With Lid and Ebony Insulators. This is a fabulous coffee or hot water , sweet tea or tea urn, could be also used for sweet tea made in Brazil . It ...
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Candelabra and Candelholders, Silver and Gold Plated by Gorham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A magnificent gilt table set, consisting of two three-branch candelabra, and four single candlesticks. The candelabra can be converted to large single sticks by removing the arm. The...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Circa 1833-50 Pair of American Coin Silver Soup Spoons by William Kendrick
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1833-50 pair of coin silver soup spoons by William Kendrick, Louisville, KY. Railey family. Fiddle oval design. Denting to bowls. 1.75 troy oz.
7.25" x 1 7/16" x 1".
We are a ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham Dinner Forks in Shelbourne Pattern; Set/13
By Gorham
Located in Malibu, CA
Silver plate salad forks by Gorham in the Shelburne pattern in excellent antique condition. The pattern is from 1914 and marked EP pat. 1914.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of 20th Century Footed Danish Silver Plate Caster, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
Each of the neoclassical pair of 20th century Danish silver plated salt shakers stand on four acanthus-leafed feet. The surfaces are embellished with undulating ribbing. The bottoms ...
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20th Century Danish Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Circa 1848-1865 Set of 6 American Coin Silver Spoons by Bailey & Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1848-1865 set of 6 coin silver spoons by Bailey & Co, American. Fiddleback with upturned tip. Monogram "LJ". S mark for sterling. 2.95 troy oz.
5 3/8" x 1 1/8" x 7/8".
We are ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical 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...
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1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style English Silver Plate Candlesticks c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful pair of antique English silverplated candlesticks, circa 1900. Hallmarked on base. These gorgeous candle holders are well made and heavy with a beautiful Neoclassical des...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Circa 1795-1800 Set of 4 American Coin Silver Teaspoons by Nehemiah B. Bassett
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1795-1800 set of 4 coin silver teaspoons by Nehemiah B. Bassett, Albany, NY. Florid period monograms. Mark "b" in Belden, p. 51. Some handle ripples. Very good condition for 22...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare, 1880's Sterling Plate Tea Cup Inscribed Stars & Bird by West Silver Co.
Located in Louisville, KY
This rare and unique quadruple silver-plated tea cup was created in the late 1880's by the West Silver Company out of Taunton, Mass. This stunningly unusual cup shows hand-inscribed ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Circa 1835-50 Set of 6 American Large Coin Silver Serving Spoons by James Watts
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835-50 set of 6 large coin silver serving spoons by James Watts, Philadelphia, PA. Handsome with upturned fiddleback. Retailed by G. Gordon. Horse & chevron mark, "coin" stamp...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Robert Venturi Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoons Neoclassical Column
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 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
Decorative Silver Plated Magnify Glass and Letter Opener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine silver plated desk set consists of a magnify glass and letter opener. These sets were sold at Tiffany's in the 1960s and a...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1850-1871 Set of 5 American Coin Silver Teaspoons by Hotchkiss & Schreuder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1850-1871 set of 5 coin silver teaspoons made by Hotchkiss & Schreuder (Schroeder), Syracuse, NY. Fiddleback. Retailed by Balliett & Weld. 2.85 troy oz.
5 5/8" x 1 3/16" x 1 1/8".
W...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Tall Neoclassical Electrified Silver Plated Column-Form Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Tall, neoclassical, electrified, column-form oil lamp, England, circa 1880s. Stepped - up square base. 38 inches high Ito top of finial) height is adjustable x 6 1/2 inches wide (at ...
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1880s English Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Soldered Footed Bowl with Top from the Hotel Adolphus Dallas Texas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A footed silver plated silver soldered bowl with a removable top. This piece is from the popular historic hotel Adolphus in Dallas Texas. It is ma...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver
Circa 1805 or 1810 Set of 4 American Coin Silver Serving Spoons by Charles Davis
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1805 or 1810 set of 4 coin silver serving spoons by Charles Davison. Excellent quality fiddleback design, engraved "RM". Marked C. Davison with 4 pseudo English hallmarks, NYNY...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rectangular Well & Tree Silver Plated Serving Tray by Sheridan Silver Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tree and Well silver plated trays were generally used for roast meats, however, they are ideally suited for ham, turkey, chicken, etc. This particular tray by Sheridan Silver Compan...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
c. 1930-50 Barker Ellis Co. Silver Plated English Cocktail Tray
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930-50 square cocktail tray by Barker Ellis Co., England. Silver on copper. Classic shape & design with armorial center - a lion over a knight's helmet over shield. Birmingham...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Copper
Gorham Teaspoons in Shelburne Pattern; Set/10
By Gorham
Located in Malibu, CA
Silver plate salad forks by Gorham in the Shelburne pattern in excellent antique condition. The pattern is from 1914 and marked EP pat. 1914.
...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Four Repoussage Silver Plated Nut/Candy Dishes-America, c. 1940’s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four vintage repoussé nut/candy dishes. This set is beautifully cast with deep, defined repoussage work. They are in great condition except for one with wear to the silver f...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Circa 1825-36 Set of 11 American Coin Silver Teaspoons by Rufus Davenport Dunbar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1825-36 set of 11 coin silver teaspoons by Rufus Davenport Dunbar, Worcester. Fiddle, upturned tips; obverse monograms 7 "YCG" & 4 "SG". All identically marked "R.D. Dunbar" & ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plate Horse Race Engraved Decorative Bowls, Set 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful collection of American Classical equine horse race trophy silver plate bowls. This beautiful set of 3 is from a variety of races from the...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Neoclassical Gilt Campana Form Wine Cooler / Ice Bucket
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Gilt metal ice bucket in Roman campana vase form with square base, gadrooning at the waist and rim with egg-and-dart motif. In excellent condition. Apparently unsigned.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Antique Gorham Salad Fork Set/12
By Gorham
Located in Malibu, CA
Silver plate salad forks by Gorham in the Shelburne pattern in excellent antique condition. The pattern is from 1914 and marked EP pat. 1914.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Faux Bois Cast Aluminum Silver Apple Design Condiment Platter by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful cast aluminum condiment platter by Arthur Court. Three small scooped compartments cast together and held by a faux bois handle. Decorated with apples and vines. A great p...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Aluminum
Very Rare Old Sheffield Plated Tea Machine, Made Circa 1790
Located in London, London
Made circa 1790, this outstanding example of an antique old sheffield plate tea machine, features a larger rotating tea urn for refilling the 2 sma...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Hot Water Urn, Thomas Kirkpatrick New York
Located in Atlanta, GA
Thomas Kirkpatrick (American - New York, 1832-1920).
A very fine quality silver plated hot water urn in the neoclassical style. Having a round main body with a reeded band, lion for...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
10 Antique Neoclassical Silver Plated Lunch Knives
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 10 lunch-size knives with neoclassical motifs have antique silver plated handles and new stainless steel blades. The handles are continental silver plate. The blades have these e...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Stainless Steel
Pair of Silver Plated Tri-form Griffin Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of mid-19th century nickel electroplated candle holders which had previously been converted to electric lamps during the first half of the 20th century (probably the early 1930...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Nickel
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Neoclassical sheffield and silverplate for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical sheffield and silverplate for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sheffield and silverplate created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical sheffield and silverplate made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sheffield and silverplate, popular names associated with this style include Christofle, Mappin & Webb, Arthur Court, and Elkington & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sheffield and silverplate differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $71 and tops out at $18,551 while the average work can sell for $695.