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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Place of Origin: British
Place of Origin: English
Large Silver Tray by Hawksworth Eyre
Co. Ltd London, 1850s
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Very large and heavy silver plated tray by Hawksworth Eyre & Co. Ltd, London, mid to end 19th Century.
This tray has a rectangular shape and a grooved edge with acanthus leaves deco...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Sphinx Egyptian Revival Mappin
Webb Silver Plate Biscuit Barrel Box
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elaborate figural Egyptian Revival Victorian biscuit jar made by Mappin & Webb during the 19th century. This highly stylized piece features a winged sphinx with an Egyptian head piece finial. The piece is heavily engraved and has 4 four plaques that can be personalized. The bottom edge interior and outer edge is beaded and it stands on four stylized claw feet. The bottom is stamped with an early Mappin & Webb hallmark along with W 16 and some etched handwritten numbers as well. A truly spectacular piece that would be a wonderful addition to your home.
From Mappin & Webb site:
Mappin & Webb is a true British treasure with over 240 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and fine jewellery. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior quality and contemporary design, we have produced exquisite fine jewellery, elegant silverware, watches, glassware and the unique lifestyle accessories that have long been at the heart of affluent British society.
It’s a story that began in 1775, when Jonathan Mappin opened a workshop in Sheffield. His mission was to create the most beautifully crafted silverware for British society.
Over the immediate years that followed this would see the company expand internationally, receive Royal Warrants and commissions from Monarchs around the world, and become synonymous with excellence, craftsmanship and all things truly British.
The Early Years: A Family Partnership.
Within a year the first Mappin hallmark was recorded at the assay office and in 1780 Jonathan Mappin was given the Freedom of the Cutlers Company. The ‘Cutlers Company of Hallamshire’, to give it its full title, was incorporated in 1624 to provide jurisdiction over those making cutlery near Sheffield and to promote Sheffield as a place of expertise.
The Company and Sheffield’s cutlery...
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Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Salt Shaker Rococo Style, Pair of Decorative Pepper Shaker Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique valuable silver salt and pepper shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased. Oval, domed body on short, curve All-encompassing C-curves in relief, latticework, r...
Category
1980s British Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, EPNS
$327 Sale Price
25% Off
Ornate Silver-Plated Engraved Serving Tray with Handles
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This stunning silver-plated serving tray is a striking example of late 19th-century design, notable for its elaborate floral engraving, elegant proportions, and decorative handles th...
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1950s British Victorian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$646 Sale Price
35% Off
Large Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced, Grape
Vine Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique and ornately decorated silver plated serving tray was made by the well known Wallace silversmiths of England in approximately 1910 in the period Edwardian style. T...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Large English Victorian Silver Plated Salver 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large wonderful antique silver plated Victorian salver bearing the makers marks for the renowned silversmith Elkingon and the date mark for 1888.
It has beautiful embos...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Cutlery Canteen in Fitted Oak Case
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This elegant antique cutlery set is housed in its original solid oak presentation canteen, lined with soft grey felt and fitted with labeled sections for each utensil. The set appear...
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1910s English Victorian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Lemon Squeezer in Silver Plated Dated 1868
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning antique English lemon squeezer made from silver plate and fully marked on the underside for the well renowned silversmith, Henry Wilkinson & ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,293 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pair of Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Glass Centrepieces 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an intricate and exquisitely made antique pair of English Victorian parcel gilt silver plated and cut glass centrepieces by the renowned silversmiths Elkington & Co., dated 1...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Airplane-Themed Tableware, circa 1910
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful silver-plated egg cup and spoon set with an airplane motif, dating to the early 1910s. The set includes four matching footed egg cups. The cups sit upon the stack...
Category
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
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....
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1870s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate Five Forks
By Sheffield
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique English Sheffield EPNS A1 Silverplate Five Forks Floral Design
Silver plate with faux bone handle. Difficult to see hallmarks.
approximately 7 x .75 ...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Van Buren
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage English cylindrical martini or cocktail shaker of fine plate silver featuring a stylish Art Deco design, with removable cap and strainer.
Impr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Copper
Pair George III Old Sheffield Silver Plated Three Light Candelabras.
By Sheffield
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair George III Old Sheffield Silver Plated Three Light Candelabras.
Elegant pair of 19th century Georgian Sheffield Silver Plate thre...
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19th Century English George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Ornate Oval Footed Victorian Silver Plate Tray with Gallery and Handles
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional silver plate tray, of oval form having a pierced trim gallery, ornate handles and decorative feet. The center surface is finely and intricately decorated, the workmanship...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Beautiful silver plated Food Cover Dome by Elkington
Co from 1904
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful silver plated Food Cover Dome by Elkington & Co (Birmingham, England) from 1904. Simple and elegant design with removable handle.
Wear consi...
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Early 1900s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gorham Silver Soldered Plate with Carlyle Hotel Logo, circa 1930
By Gorham
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Gorham silver soldered plate with Carlyle Hotel logo, circa 1930.
Period Hollywood serving piece with good weight and great style with gadrooned...
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Early 20th Century English Hollywood Regency Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Reed
Barton Silver Plated Tureen with Lion Head Mounts
Medallions
By Reed
Barton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tureen was made by the well known Reed & Barton Company of England and dates to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. This large egg shaped tureen is made of silver plate with stylized rope handles and lion head mounts...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Ornate Victorian Silver Plated Flatware- 18 Place Setting
Located in Denton, TX
Ornate antique boxed set of Victorian silver plated flatware. This set features place setting for 18 people. This set was made circa 18...
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18th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Stunning English Silver Plate and Cranberry Glass Three-Bottle Tauntless
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English silver plate and cranberry glass three-bottle Tauntless, with tall cranberry glass decanters dripping with applied silver wor...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$2,963 Sale Price / set
24% Off
A Very Fine George V Period Silver Plated Entrée Dish, England Circa 1912
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine
heavy George V silver plated entree dish, showing a curvilinear shaped base fitted with a conforming domed lid with a detac...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Knife
Fork Set of 12. Circa 1940
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A beautifully preserved vintage cutlery set featuring classic ivory-toned handles paired with silver-finished blades and forks. The gently tapered handles sit comfortably in the hand...
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1940s English Early Victorian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Estate English Silver-Plate Footed Galleried Tray, Circa 1950s-1960s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate English Silver-Plate Footed Galleried Tray, Circa 1950s-1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Lovely pair of quality antique Edwardian silver plated entree dishes
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of quality antique Edwardian silver plated entree dishes, having a quality pair of oval shaped entree dishes with removable lids and shaped twin handles to the sides.
...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$376 Sale Price / set
20% Off
English Silver Plate Round Shape Barware / Tableware Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your entertaining experience with our stunning English silver plate round shape barware / tableware serving tray. Impeccably designed, this exquisite piece showcase a captiv...
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1920s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Small Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made by Dobman of England in approximately 1950 in a Victorian style. The tray is rectan...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Copper
Antique Regency Wine Cooler Old Sheffield Plate 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful, rare and highly decorative antique English Old Sheffield Plate Regency wine cooler of campana form, Circa 1820 in date.
It is embellished with applied vine l...
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1820s English Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Sheffield Food Warmer/Serving Dish with Built-in Hot Water Reservoir
Located in valatie, NY
Antique Sheffield Food Warmer/Serving Dish with Built-in Hot Water Reservoir, with Hinged Cover, Turned Wooden Handles and Wood Finial. The Reservoir fills from right or left side wi...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub
Located in Wembley, GB
French Figural Silver Plate Cherub Napkin Ring Holder, Art Nouveau Table Object
This refined French silver-plated napkin ring holder features a beautifully modelled cherub (putto) fi...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Martin, Hall
Co. English Silver Plate Tea Set
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality English Rococo-style 6-piece Martin Hall & Co. silver plate tea/coffee set with associated tray. Large tray with coffee and...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Rococo Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
$2,380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique English Silver Plated and Cut Glass Epergne
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique English silver plated epergne. Four arm design, each with cut glass inset bowl. Center cut glass inset bowl. Stand alone is 10” tall x 5.5” deep x 8.25” wide. Stamped on the ...
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1880s British Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,900 Sale Price
40% Off
19th Century Georgian, Sheffield Silver Plate Candlesticks, Pair
By Sheffield
Located in Soquel, CA
19th Century Georgian, Sheffield Silver Plate Candlesticks, Pair
Pair of English, Georgian, George IV Sheffield silver plate candlesticks. Vintage, distressed silver finish. Silver ...
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1820s English George IV Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Copper
Ornate Silver-Plated Engraved Serving Tray
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This antique silver-plated tray is a standout piece thanks to its intricate, hand-engraved scrollwork that covers nearly the entire surface. The swirling floral patterns are exceptio...
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1950s British Victorian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Antique English Footed Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large footed silver plated serving tray is marked by an unknown maker, and originates from England and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. This large oval...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Pair Entree Dishes Cresswick 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite and rare antique pair of English silver plated entree dishes, bearing the cross arrow mark of T & J Cresswick, Porter S...
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1820s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Accents
Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ornate silver plated serving tray was made in England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. The tray has ornately decorated handles and outer rim done with a scrolling flo...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Copper
Large Antique English Silver Plate Tableware Armorial Cloche
Warming Tray
By Sheffield
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This impressive antique English silver plate tableware set combines elegance and functionality, perfect for grand dining occasions. The two-piece set includes an oval cloche cover an...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Elegant Antique English Silver Plated Revolving Breakfast Dish by Mappin and Web
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Bath, GB
One of the most special Breakfast dishes I have come across in some time, we only ever purchase them when they are particularly special, this one by top London silversmiths, Mappin &...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Sheffield and Crystal Caviar Holder, 80s
Located in Palermo, IT
English sheffield and crystal caviar holder, 1980s
Found in a noble apartment. Small signs of the time.
Category
1980s British Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
$170 Sale Price
48% Off
Heirloom Quality Three Bottle Decanter Box or Tantalus by Philip Ashberry
By Philip Ashbery
Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A truly magnificent three bottle decanter case made from silver plate and fully marked for the Sheffield silversmith's, Philip Ashberry & Sons, dating ...
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1870s English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Mappin
Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People. England, Early 20th Century
By Mappin
Webb
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,...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$10,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Silver Plate Shell Dishes - Frosted Glass Liners - U.K. - Circa 1940
Located in Chatham, ON
Pair of vintage 'shell shaped' silver plate butter dishes on ball feet - original frosted glass liners - each with model number 1624 - both dishes signed (unknown maker) - United Kin...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated and Glass Honey Pot Bee by Mappin
Webb, England, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
A rare and charming Edwardian-style honey pot in the shape of a bee, crafted in silver plate and ruby red glass by the esteemed English silversmith Mappin & Webb, circa 1910. This wh...
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20th Century English Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Antique Buffet Food Warmer From The Household Supply Bond St. London
Located in Morristown, NJ
London, England C. 1884 a Boyd's Patent Campaign Cooker Food Warmer, also known as The Universal Heater. This unit is larger than others, having four openings for warmers. It has a removable top with a scalloped edge, is silverplate and has interlocking monogram engraved on the top (the initials are LW/WL with a crown symbol). The stand bottom is marked, "BOYD'S PATENT" and has six turned wooden bun feet. The underside also has a plaque reading "THE HOUSEHOLD SUPPLY AND ATMOSPHERIC CHURN COMP'Y LTD, 119 NEW BOND ST, W". While missing the original spirit burners, modern day sternos would work well.
This is a very attractive and decorative item that could be used for a variety of purposes including food warming and display, a unique charcuterie board, for floral display and so on.
I have seen copper versions that comprised a cooker/warmer , two spirit burners with snuffer caps and a cast iron...
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1880s English Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Walker
Hall Tantalus Silver Plated Tantalus Set
By Walker
Hall
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Walker & Hall Tantalus silver plated Tantalus set.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Early 20th Century Faceted Glass
Silver Plated Biscuit Box, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A heavy piece of glass was used to create this quality example, faceted all the way around and series of simple linear cuts around the circumference; the underside having a star cut....
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$818 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Sheffield Three Piece Meat Dome Warmer
By Sheffield
Located in Norwood, NJ
Lamb and venison meat dish is masterfully crafted of fine Old Sheffield silver plate. This dish is crafted with the utmost intricacy in a manner one would expect from a sterling coun...
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1820s English Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
$6,300 Sale Price
20% Off
Wonderful quality antique Edwardian three piece tea set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Edwardian three piece tea set having a quality antique Edwardian silver plated three piece tea set consisting of a tea pot, sugar bowl and milk jug.
D. 1900
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$453 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Georgian Style Silver Plated Coffee Pot. English, C.1910
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Very attractive silver plated coffee pot
Silver plate on Britannia metal. Finely chased or engraved.
No makers mark. Just numbers on the underside
Good condition.No rubbing to the...
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1910s English Georgian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Victorian Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Service Set
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Class...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Antique English Art Nouveau Candlesticks c.1900, Art Nouveau
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning pair of antique English silver plated candlesticks, quite stunning with a stylized naturalistic design with a definite Art Nouveau flair dating to c.1890/1900.
They com...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Sheffield Plate Barware / Tableware Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Old English sheffield silver plate three piece barware / tableware with exterior design details & covered top finial. The barware / tableware piece is in good condition. Minor wear c...
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1870s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Silverplated Tantalus, John Sherwood
Sons, 3 Optical Cut Glass Decanters, 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian Silverplate Tantalus by John Sherwood & Sons with Three Optical Cut Glass Decanters, England, circa 1890
Dimensions: 18" high x 9.5" wi...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
A Fine, Georgian, Old Sheffield Plate Four-Part Entree Dish c1800
Located in valatie, NY
A Fine, Georgian, Old Sheffield Plate Four-Part Entree Dish c1800. A rare, beautiful old entrée dish from the early 19th century. Georgian Sheffield plate with intricate hand engrave...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Serving Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful silver plated extra large antique serving meat food turkey dome / cover, in the Victorian style, finished with a wonderful fleur de lis crest o...
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine quality antique Victorian ornate silver plated biscuit barrel by Robert
B
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian ornate silver plated biscuit barrel by Robert & Belk, having a fantastic quality antique Victorian silver plated biscuit barrel with quality ornate det...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$611 Sale Price
20% Off
Oval Oyster Silver Plated Dish with Tilting Lid by Cooper Brothers Sheffield
Located in Delft, NL
Oval oyster silver plated dish with tilting lid by Cooper Brothers Sheffield, England
Domed roll top oyster server circa 1900 with handles in shell style with inner tray. The server...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mappin
Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People, England, Early 20th Century
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set for 12 people. England, early 20th century.
A total of 151 pieces:
12 large knifes, 12 large forks and 12...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Rectangular Serving Tray
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield silver-plate rectangular serving tray.
Category
19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique English Oak
Silver Plated Drum Form Biscuit Box or Barrel, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful Victorian biscuit box or barrel, always highly sought-after in this Drum form, I have probably not had one for three or four years, that's how scarce and hard to come by they are.
The fittings are made from silver plate with the lid topped with a finial in the form of a pair or drum sticks...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,364 Sale Price
20% Off
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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