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19th Century Victorian Silver Plate and Crystal Ice Pail Bucket
By Henry Bourne Sons
Located in London, GB
This is wonderful antique English Victorian silver plated and engraved crystal ice bucket, it bears
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tea Tray by Elkington, 19th Century
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional quality antique English Victorian oval silver plated twin handled tea tray
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Victorian Silver Plated Samovar by Pearce Sons 19th C
By Pearce Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique silver plated Victorian Neo-classical Samovar, bearing the makers mark
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Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative Victorian English silver plated three bottle tantalus, circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Silver Plated Grand Tour Borghese Bronze Campana Urns, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique pair of Grand Tour silver plated bronze Borghese Campana urns, circa 1880 in date
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Antique 1880s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century Etched Glass Liquor Barrel on a Silver Plated Stand
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th century etched glass liquor barrel on a silver plated stand. The stand ornamented with grapes
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Antique 1880s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Large Victorian Silver Plated Tray Scottish Bell Clan Maple Co
By Maple Co.
Located in London, GB
the renowned retailer Maple & Co dating it to Circa 1880. This large rectagular silver plated tray
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box J Dixon and Sons, 19th Century
By James Dixon Sons
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, circa 1880 in date
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Hand Cut Crystal Claret Jug, 19th Century
By Daniel Arter
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Antique English Victorian Silver Plated and hand-cut crystal claret jug, Circa
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

English Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer
Located in Stamford, CT
1880s English silver plated nautilus shell spoon warmer. Signed NKS on the underside.
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Antique 1880s English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Engraved Folding Biscuit Box, 1881
By Fenton Brothers
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, having a foliate engraved
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Anglo-Indian Style Large Biscuit Box, Silber Fleming, C. 1880
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Anglo-Indian style large biscuit box, silber & Fleming C. 1880. This very unusual style
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Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set Three Antique English Meat or Food Domes by Martin Hall Co. circa 1880
By Martin, Hall Co. Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
set, harder and harder to come by. They are Victorian in era, circa 1880-1890 and all in excellent
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

c. 1880-1920 Pair of Silver Silver on Copper Picture Frames
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of silver & silver on copper small picture frames with easel stands, Finnish, c.1880-1920
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Antique Late 19th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Hukin Heath Silver Plate Letter Rack or Toast Rack
By Hukin Heath
Located in London, by appointment only
. Measures: ​12.5cm. high. ​ Literature: Dr Christopher Dresser, Skira page 84 plate 58 for a comparable
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Motoring Cruet Set 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian silver plated cruet set circa 1885 in date. The set
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Elkington Co. Silver Plated Shell Folding Biscuit Box
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, the base bearing the
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Mother-of-Pearl and Silver Fish Filleting Set, circa 1860-1880, 2 pieces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delightful fillet set with Mother of Pearl handles, England, circa 1860-1880. This set is made
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Superb Elkington Butter Dish in Silver Plate, circa 1883
By Elkington Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and rare butter dish, superb quality and condition by the top-notch silversmith, Elkington and Co. The hinged lid to the top is beautifully engraved with a floral an...
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Superb Elkington Butter Dish in Silver Plate, c.1881
By Elkington Co.
Located in Bath, GB
The underside of the stand is fully marked for Elkington; being Elkington, we are able to date accurately with the letter V being for the year 1881. It is also lucky enough to hav...
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Oak Silver plated Three Oak Barrel Dispensers Tot Pails 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an elegant antique solid oak and silver plated three-barrel decanter set, circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s Sheffield and Silverplate

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Oak

Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Leather Hip Flask by James Dixon Sons
By James Dixon Sons
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian silver plate and leather hip flask Maker : James Dixon & Sons Made in England
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Victorian Silver Plate Cut Glass Centrepieces 1883, 19th Century, Pair
By Elkington Co.
Located in London, GB
plated and cut glass centrepieces by the renowned silversmiths Elkington & Co., dated 1883. Each of
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rare Novelty English Figural Oak and Silver Plate Salad Bowl - Bull, 1888
Located in Bath, GB
silver plated fittings. A large and heavy example the shaped bowl has been turned and decorated with a
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Elkington Co. Incredible Silver Plate Covered Cup Trophy
By Elkington Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880-90s. Silver Plate, Elkington & Co., United Kingdom. Made at Queen Victoria's request
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Large French Silver Plate Wicker Centerpiece Christofle 19th Century
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
An exceptional large silver plated centerpiece or planter from the famous French world-famous
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Antique 1880s French Romantic Sheffield and Silverplate

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Brass

Antique Pair of Oval Entree Dishes Tureens and Covers, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Sheffield, circa 1880 in date. They oval entree dishes are of the highest quality and feature detachable
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Antique 1880s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Sugar Cream Set with Serving Tray, 19th Century
By J. Collyer Ltd
Located in London, GB
& Co Ltd for the renowned silversmith J Collyer & Co Ltd, of Sheffield England and Circa 1880 in date
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plaed Tea Caddy by Martin Hall, 19th Century
By Martin Hall Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a very attractive antique silver plated tea caddy, by the renowned silversmith and retailer
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Antique 1880s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silverplate Wine Trolley with wooden Insets
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty English Victorian period silver plate wine trolley with turned mahogany inserts, decorated
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

English Victorian 5-Piece Tea Coffee Set with Tray by John Round, 19th Century
By John Round Son Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
the renowned silversmiths, John Round & Son, Sheffield, circa 1880 in date. This magnificent set
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Pair of Engraved Entree Dishes Oval Tureens Covers, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite and rare antique pair of English silver plated entree dishes, circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Pair of Victorian Four-Light Candelabra H Woodward
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of antique Victorian silver plated, four light, three-branch table
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silvered Bronze Model of a Gondola with Gondolier 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful late 19th century silver plated bronze model of a Gondola, surmounted by a gondolier
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Antique 1880s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Pair Victorian 3-Light Candelabra H Woodward, 19th Century
By Horace Woodward Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous pair of antique Victorian silver plated, three light, two-branch table
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Boxed Set 12 Pairs Mother of Pearl Fruit Forks Knives Spoons Etc
By Martin, Hall Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Sheffield 1880 and the maker's mark of the renowned silversmith Martin, Hall & Co. The set consists of
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Antique 1880s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Pair of Victorian Three-Light Candelabra, H Woodward
Located in London, GB
This is a superb pair of antique Victorian silver plated, three light, two-branch table Corinthian
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Durham Light Infantry Drum Majors Pattern Band Mace, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Victorian rare silver-plated Malacca Drum Majors Pattern Band Mace, circa 1880 in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Triple Folding Staniforth Biscuit Box by Fenton Brothers
By Fenton Brothers
Located in Bath, GB
marked "Staniforth's Patent". Dating to the late Victorian era, dating to circa 1880 and in excellent
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century English Victorian Oak Three Decanter Tantalus
Located in London, GB
silver plated mounts, circa 1880 in date. It was skillfully crafted in tiger oak with beautiful silver
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plated Hip Flask Mounted with Leather, Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield glass and silver-plated hip flask mounted with leather and removeable cup
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Antique Late 19th Century English Barware

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Pair Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plated Convertible Candelabra Circa 1880 s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair large Antique Sheffield silver-plated convertible candelabra, Circa 1880-1890. Converts from 3
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Antique Late 19th Century English Candelabras

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Grand Antique English Grape Dish by Mappin Webb, Reg. 1887
By Mappin Webb
Located in Bath, GB
About as good as they get, this is a truly special silver plated grape dish with double shell
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Exceptional Silverplate Salver Serving Tray by Tiffany and Co.
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large, antique19 century silver plate salver with gilt wash by Tiffany and Company with finely
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Antique 1880s Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Egg Serving Set in the Manner of Christopher Dresser
By Christopher Dresser, Fritz August Breuhaus de Groot 1
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Luxurious silver plate soft boiled egg serving set in the manner of Christopher Dresser and the
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Antique English Sheffield Candelabras, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique English Sheffield candelabras, circa 1880.     
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Antique Late 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique English Sheffield Silver Mounted Ram s Horn Snuff Mull, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield silver mounted Ram's Horn Snuff Mull, Circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Mounted Oak Games Box Tantalus Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique english sheffield silver-plate mounted golden oak games box tantalus, Circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century English Games

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield Tantalus, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finest cut crystal decanters.
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Old English Sheffield Plate Pair of Covered Urns or Vases
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Old English Sheffield silver plate / copper pair of covered urns or vases. Each vase / urn is in
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Antique 1880s English Urns

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Sheffield Silverplate Serving Tray by John Round and Sons
By John Round Son Ltd. 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th Century large Georgian style Sheffield silverplated gallery tray, having an oval body, a
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Antique 1880s British Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plated Dinner Bell with Striker Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English sheffield silver-plated dinner bell with striker, circa 1880-1890.
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Antique 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Silver Plate 14-Piece Grape and Vine Punch Bowl Set, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique silver plate punch bowl set includes bowl with grape and vine repousse bordering and
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Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Victorian Silver Plated Biscuit Box by William Hutton Sons, circa 1880
By William Hutton Sons
Located in London, London
Made circa 1880 by William Hutton & Sons, this very attractive, Victorian, antique silver plate
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Folding Biscuit Box, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box, having a foliate engraved
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Antique 1880s Sheffield and Silverplate

Pair of French Silver Plated Wine Coolers, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French silver plated wine coolers, circa 1880.
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Antique 1880s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Antique English Silver Plated 3 Bottle Tantalus Martin Hall Arnold Lewis, 1880
By Martin Hall Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a truly resplendent antique Victorian silver-plated three crystal cut bottle tantalus set
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

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1880 Sheffield Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1880 sheffield plate for your home. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every 1880 sheffield plate was constructed with great care. A 1880 sheffield plate is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Neoclassical and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Elkington Co., Walker Hall and Mappin Webb each produced at least one beautiful 1880 sheffield plate that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1880 Sheffield Plate?

A 1880 sheffield plate can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $920, while the lowest priced sells for $106 and the highest can go for as much as $14,294.

Finding the Right Sheffield-silverplate for You

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.

Questions About 1880 Sheffield Plate
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Sheffield plate is a layered combination of silver and copper.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sheffield silver plate usually refers to electroplated silverware produced in Sheffield, England. Prior to electroplating, Sheffield silver was associated with a particular process of layered construction which consisted of copper and silver. Today, this older form of silver is usually referred to by collectors as “Old Sheffield Silver Plate.” Shop a collection of Sheffield silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    The difference between a silver plate and a Sheffield plate is that one item is a type of the other. Silverplate, which is sometimes spelled silver-plate or silver plate, is the general name for any silver wares made predominantly of a base metal finished with a thin layer of pure silver.

    Developed in the 1700s by Thomas Boulsover in Sheffield, England, Sheffield silverplate is a specific type of silverplate created by fusing silver with copper. 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.

    Find antique Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate objects for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sheffield plates were created in 1742 with production ceasing by the 1870s. The process fused silver and copper together to create utensils and serve ware. Work with a certified appraiser to determine the age and authenticity of your Sheffield plate item. On 1stDibs, you’ll find expertly vetted Sheffield serve ware and collectibles.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Yes, Sheffield plate may be worth something. Generally, the maker, age, style, type and condition of silver-plated pieces determine their value. The material itself doesn't have a lot of value on its own, as silver plate contains only small amounts of pure silver. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can give you an estimated value for any items that you own. Find a variety of Sheffield plate dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.