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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Place of Origin: European
Place of Origin: English
Pair of Sheffield Plate Storm Shade Candlesticks
Located in Torino, IT
Sheffield plate pair of candlesticks with cut-glass storm shades, England, 1820-1830.
Category
1810s English Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
$2,130 / set
Victorian Silver-Plated Salver by Walker
Hall, Sheffield, 1890s
By Walker
Hall
Located in Braintree, GB
A finely engraved Victorian silver-plated salver by Walker & Hall, Sheffield, bearing the pattern number 3551. This large circular salver stands on three cast scroll feet and feature...
Category
1890s British Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Christofle Silver-Plate Albi Coasters Or Wine Coasters Set of 10 Barware
By Christofle
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful set of 10 hallmarked Christofle silver plate coasters for cocktails or wine and water coasters are vintage and from 1968. They are...
Category
1960s French Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Gio Ponti, Mid-century, a complete cutlery set for 6, Arthur Krupp, 48 pieces
Located in London, Fitzrovia
48 silver plated pieces, a cutlery set for 6
a rare large Arthur Krupp set, designed by Gio Ponti
6 large knifes, 6 large forks and 6 large spoons.
6 small knifes, 6 small forks, 6 ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mappin
Webb Wine or Champagne Pourer, Imprinted "Club Bottle Holder, " c1880
By Mappin
Webb
Located in valatie, NY
Mappin & Webb Wine or Champagne Pourer, Imprinted "Club Bottle Holder," c1880. It features an extendable tube handle that leads down to a circular gallery.
Mappin & Webb was founded...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company's innovative electroplates work. Comprising an acid-etched pitcher, six goblets and a serving tray, the parcel gilt and silver plated service boasts an incredible repoussé and chased Baroque motif. Elegantly draped maidens attended by putti distinguish the set's design, which is similar in manner to the famed Venus Rosewater...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$48,500 / set
Rare Antique English Novelty Toast Rack - Wagon / Caravan - Reg. 1879
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a highly desirable silver plated figural toast rack, a perfect letter holder too if you wished to put it to work on your desk-top.
The rack is cre...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage silver plated teapot, Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage silver plated teapot made in Italy in the 1950s.
Very good vintage condition.
Dimensions:
Width: 25.5 cm / 9.84 inches
Height: 15 cm / 5.9 inches
Depth: 14 cm / 5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of silver-plated Bread Baskets by J. Dixon
Sons, Sheffield. 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair of elegant silver-plated Bread Baskets with lion decoration by James Dixon & Sons (1835-1920) in Sheffield, England. Manufactured during the 19th Century. Partially gilded on ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Sheffield Silver Plate Wire and Bristol Glass Epergne Centerpiece
Located in Long Island City, NY
This English Sheffield plate wire-work epergne is distinguished by gracefully scrolled supports, which branch from a round footed base and suspend six baskets, with a large central basket at the top. Each of the baskets is shaped to hold a boat-shaped blue Bristol glass...
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield 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
$556 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set for 8 Pers Including Serving Cutlery "Cheri" By Henning Seidelin for Frigast
Located in Krefeld, DE
Incredible nice set of cutlery by danish Designer Henning Seidelin from the 1960s.
The name of this model is "Cheri" and it is made by Frigast in Denmark.
It's silver p...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Set of Placemats with Silver Leaves
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
What to put in place of the usual placemats to embellish the table ? Four ivy garlands, but silvered ! to illuminate the table and make it more precious.
ref. O/1790 -
Category
Late 20th Century Italian International Style Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
$947 / item
Elkington
Co Heavy Silver Plated Oblong Shaped Sided Cake Basket c1906
Located in valatie, NY
Elkington & Co Heavy Silver Plated Oblong Shaped Sided Cake Basket, c1906. The originators of silver-plating, George Richards Elkington and Henry Elkington, began their research in t...
Category
Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Silver Mug Antique Cup Silver Plated Jug Handled Plain Drink Tankard
Located in Wembley, GB
English Silver-Plated Mug or Tankard with Handle, Mid-20th Century
A handsome English silver-plated mug or tankard, dating from the mid-20th century, featuring a smooth cylindrical f...
Category
1910s English Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$235 Sale Price
25% Off
Sheffield Entree Dishes
By Sheffield
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine pair of Sheffield entree dishes with hot water reservoir.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$950 / item
English Sheffield Cut Crystal Acanthus
Berry Epergne, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English Sheffield epergne with a centered cut crystal bowl, four scrolled arms with fitted crystal bowls, chased vine & berry motif throughout, and t...
Category
1830s English George IV Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
Antique Cutlery Canteen, English, Oak, Flatware Chest, Walker
Hall, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a superb antique cutlery canteen. An English, oak three drawer storage case with silver plated flatware by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, dating to the Edwardian period and late...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
2 Antique German 800 Silver Repousse Pierced Putti Cherub Bread Bowls Baskets 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique 800 German silver repousse reticulated dishes / baskets. Oval form with scalloped edge, pierced sides with foliate designs, s...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$350 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Silver Plated Cup with Horse Head from Gucci, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
A must have for all horse lovers. Outstanding Vintage Silver Plated Cup with Horse Head from Gucci from the 1970s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Pair of Art Deco Coffee Cups with Saucers Design Sue
Mare Gallia-Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco Coffee Cups sold with their saucers. Designed by Louis Süe ( 1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-1932) for Gallia - Christofle. Silverpl...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Bottega Intreccio Trechicchere Bamboo 21st Century Tray by Saverio Carolla
Located in Mogliano, Marche
With its soft shapes, overlapping layers and mouth-watering colours, Trechicchere transforms a bent and fire extruded bamboo cane into an object that evokes the art of confectionery ...
Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Bamboo, Glass, Wood
Bottega Intreccio Chicchere Bamboo 21st Century Tray by Saverio Corolla
Located in Mogliano, Marche
Chicchere is shaped like an oval resulting from the union of two symmetrical halves. It has two bent cane extensions that finish its silhouette. It bears the colours of nature and th...
Category
2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Antique Art Deco Silver Plated Recipe Cocktail Shaker by Mixit 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A very attractive and rare English silver plated Art Deco recipe cocktail shaker by Mixit, circa 1920 in date.
The decorative Deco shaker with streamlined design, typical of the period.
You roll through the cocktail recipes on the lid, before mixing and making your desired cocktail.
The lid and the base bears the makers name, Mixit, and the patent number 22256/34.
There is no mistaking the unique quality and design of this rare high quality piece and it is sure to add a touch of class to your next cocktail party.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 24.5 cm x Width 9.5 cm x Depth 9 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 10 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 3 inches
A cocktail shaker is a device used to mix beverages (usually alcoholic) by shaking. When ice is put in the shaker this allows for a quicker cooling of the drink before serving.
A shaken cocktail is made by putting the desired ingredients (typically fruit juices, syrups, liqueurs and ice cubes) in the cocktail shaker. Then it is shaken vigorously for around 5 to 10 seconds, depending upon the mixability of the ingredients and desired temperature.
There are at least three varieties of cocktail shakers:
The Boston Shaker: A two-piece shaker consisting of a 28 oz metal bottom and traditionally a 16 oz glass or plastic mixing glass. The mixing container and bottom are inserted into each other for shaking or used separately for stirring or muddling. A separate strainer, such as a Hawthorne or Julep strainer, are required for this type shaker if crushed ice is used. Without such a strainer, some bartenders may instead strain by narrowly separating the two pieces after shaking and pouring the drink through the resulting gap. The market offers now 18 oz or 20 oz container versions too. The unit is the imperial fluid ounce that is about 28,4 ml, so the bottom is about 795 ml and the 16 oz container is about 454 ml.
The Cobbler Shaker: A three-piece cocktail shaker that has tapers at the top and ends with a built-in strainer and includes a cap. The cap can often be used as a measure for spirits or other liquids.
The French Shaker...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Old Sheffield Plate Tureen
Domed Cover, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a magnificent large antique English Old Sheffield silver plate tureen with the original domed cover, circa 1790 in date.
It bears the crosskeys mark for I.E stands for John Edwards III...
Category
1790s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Pair of English Silver-Plate Chestnut Urns, C 1920s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s. Silver-plate, Birmingham, England. Marked for Barker and Ellis. This rare large pair of decorative silver plate and cobalt glass-lined chestnut urns are in excellent con...
Category
1920s British Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$12,500 / set
Antique Boxed Fruit Set Spoons, Nutcrackers, Grape Scissors Hukin
Heath 19th C
By Hukin
Heath
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian burr walnut boxed twelve piece silver plated dessert service with maker marks for Hukin & Heath, circa 1880 in da...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare and Magnificent Antique English Travelling Bar, Mappin Brothers, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and quite wonderful find, and fun too. Victorian in era and dating to circa 1880, this travelling trolley or cart is made to travel down the cent...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
$4,314 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Honey Jar in the Form of a Bee
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 20th Century Honey Pot in the Form of a Bee, silver plate head, wings and legs, Red glass body. Tarnished and patinated. Possibly Mappin & Webb Circa 1930.
Category
Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Old Sheffield Plate English Tray Early Victorian, Handles, Engraved, Hallmarked
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please read the entire description carefully, as we aim to provide detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our items.
This important and opulent English Old Sheffield Plate tray...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Pair of Antique English Edwardian Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique silver plated candlesticks are hallmarked "W.S.&Co." which we are unable to identify specifically, but believe t...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Silver plate set of 6 glasses and a tray in box Sheffield Edward, England, 1890s
By Edward
Sons, Sheffield 1
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique silver plate set of 6 glasses and a tray in box Sheffield Edward Collection made in England the end of the 19th century.
The city of Sheffield in England is famous for its me...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plate Double Biscuit Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate Double Biscuit Box.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
A Maison Christofle Plated Silver Art Deco Bucket
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The Ondulations Champagne Bucket is a strong Art Deco design of Fjerdinstad of the Art Deci period .
The plated silver is in excellent condition as are the silversmithy marks .
The...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Antique Coffee Pot, English, Old Sheffield, Silver Plate, Tea Kettle, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique coffee pot. An English, Old Sheffield silver plated tea kettle, dating to the Regency period, circa 1830.
Attractive Regency coffee jug with fine engraved detail...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
The Pompeian Lady
by Elkington
Co
Located in London, GB
This parcel gilt silver plated electroform plaque by Elkington & Co illustrates 'A Pompeian Lady'. 'A Pompeian Lady' was a masterpiece made of silver and damascened steel by the Fre...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Set of 12 Oval Antique Silver Plated Serving Dishes - Made Circa 1910
Located in London, London
Made circa 1910, this very handsome set of 12, Antique Silver Plate Serving Dishes, are plain in style, oval in shape, and feature reed bo...
Category
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Geo III Antique Sheffield Armorial Salver or Card Tray
Located in valatie, NY
Geo III Antique Sheffield Armorial Salver or Card Tray. Small round engraved old Sheffield tray with embossed leaf and floral border and raised on leaf bordered ornate feet. The cent...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
1950s SG Hall Mark England Large Silver Plate Serving Spoon and Fork Set
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1950s Two Pieces Salad Serving Set Silver Plate Hallmark England 4915.
SG Hall Mark England Large Silver Plate Serving Spoon and Fork Set.
Engla...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Georgian Sheffield Silver Tea Server Urn, Circa 1830-1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Old English Georgian Sheffield Silver Tea Server Urn, Circa 1830-1840.
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
C. 1850-80 English Silver Plated Repousse Revolving Hunt or Breakfast Tureen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850-80 English silver plated revolving hunt or breakfast tureen. A fine example raised on tapered, reeded legs ending in hairy lion's paw feet. The repousse cover is in bold m...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Oval Serving Tray with Pierced Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Company of England, and dates to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. This oval tray...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Wiskemann Art Nouveau Silverplate Belgian Tea Set, 3 Pieces
By Wiskemann
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A stylist art nouveau three pieces tea set made in Belgium by famous manufacturer Wiskemann, it's marked on the bottom.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver-Plated Gilded Egg Cups Set of 5 Antique Mini Goblets, Gilded Egg Holder
Located in Wembley, GB
A fine set of five silver-plated egg cups, each richly decorated in an antique revival style with ornate repoussé floral and heraldic motifs. The interiors are gilded (gold-washed), ...
Category
1880s British Art Deco Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
$491 Sale Price
40% Off
Christofle Coffee Tea Set Bamboo Style Art Nouveaux ca
1890
By Christofle
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish Art Nouveaux, bamboo coffee/tea set by Christofle, ca' late 1890's. Comprising of five pieces in total including the tray. Original condition with tarnishing, could be poli...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Silverplate Wine Trolley
By Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Silverplate Wine Trolley
Christofle
Circa 1873
This magnificent late 19th-century silver-plated wine trolley was expertly crafted by Christofle, the esteemed French firm renowned fo...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
WMF IKORA - Pair of Siverplate Nut or Candy Dishes - Germany - Circa 1960
s
Located in Chatham, ON
WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) IKORA - Mid Century pair of silver plate nut or candy dishes - both with impressed marks 'WMF & WMF EP BRASS GERMANY' - square dish with ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Serving Tray with Berry
Leaf Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1890 in the period V...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large silver plated tray by Ricci Alessandria, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Large silver plated tray by Ricci Alessandria made in Italy in the 1960s.
Ricci Argentieri was founded in 1927, in the Piedmontese city now considered the cradle of the highly renown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Silver Plate Trademark Ornate Large Bowl Footed Serving Dish Punch Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage English silver round serving bowl with ornate flowers on pedestal.
It is in original vintage condition and has some stains and is tarnished.
Marked: English Silver MFG Corp...
Category
1940s English Georgian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
English Sheffield Hand Chased Acanthus Tea Urn, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English Sheffield tea urn with hand chased floral motif, fluted, and beaded decorative work, acanthus side handles, removable lid, spout, and termina...
Category
1830s English George IV Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Copper, Sheffield Plate, Tin
A Pair of Antique Sheffield Covered Vegetable Dishes, c1810
Located in valatie, NY
A Pair of Antique Sheffield Covered Vegetable Dishes, c1810. Two piece antique Sheffield plated vegetable dishes with cover with removable handle. The twist off handle on the cover a...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco German Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Carl Deffner c.1930
By Carl Deffner
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome burnished / hammered silver plated cocktail shaker by the well renowned Carl Deffner of Esslingen.
Just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professio...
Category
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Large Silver Plate Oval Serving Tray with Gallery Rim
Located in Toronto, ON
An antique large silver plate oval serving tray with gallery rim and rope boarder.
Category
Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Danish Art Deco 12 Persons Cutlery set by Borgstrøms Sølvvarefabrik, Set of 65
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Extensive flatware cutlery set made by G. Borgstrøms Sølvvarefabrik in Hvidovre Denmark during the 140s. This pattern/dessin called Majbritt is stylistically inspired from Art Deco a...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
1860s English Large Painted Camphorwood Silver Chest with Leather Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large camphorwood silver chest from late 19th-century England. Stained to a deep, rich, mahogany shade, and featuring leather handles and studded iron siding, the chest has a sturdy,...
Category
19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Wood
WMF Art Nouveau German Silver-Plated Metal Sugar Bowl.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects.
Exceptional and very distinctive German silver-plated metal sugar bowl...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Small Antique Cutlery Rests, English Silver Plate Spoon Racks, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of small antique cutlery rests. An English, silver plated condiment spoon rack dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Perfect for elevating the elegance of any dining arrangement, these charming spoon rests combine refined design with practical use.
Delightful Edwardian cutlery...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated Warming Supper Dish by Henry Wilkinson
Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English silver plated warming supper dish by Henry Wilkinson & Co, London, of circular form with finely chased lid, revealing a 9.5" interior, with...
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Ornate Gilt Finished Fighting Rooster or Cockerel Table Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of ornately cast fighting roosters are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The well cast roos...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Brass
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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