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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Antique Birks Silver Plated Asparagus Server Set with Rope Accent Decoration
By Henry Birks
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique well made silver plated asparagus service or meat server originated from England and made for the renowned Canadian Birks department store chain and dates to approximately 1900 and done in a Victorian style. The set is composed of a handled drip tray with a silver plated stand or rack that sits on bun feet with two sauce servers or boats that fit into the rack. The tray and the two sauce servers are decorated with a stylized rope motif and the tray and both sauce boats are signed "Birks Regency Plate".
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Hotel Silver Serving Dome
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage hotel silver food dome found in France marked with a crown, dragon and stag as pictured. Beautiful patina with minor wear as expected.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Barker Ellis Silverplate Openwork
Cobalt Glass Lined Vessel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This English silverplate openwork vessel, marked for Barker Ellis of Birmingham, displays the firm’s characteristic precision in pierced metalwork and ornamental borders, combining f...
Category
Mid-20th Century English George III Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Converted Silver Plated Meat Dome to a Wall Mounted Planter or Sconce
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This converted antique meat dome is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Vict...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
19th Century Oak Table with Cutlery for Twelve Persons Harrison Fisher Sheffield
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
19th century oak table with cutlery for twelve persons Harrison Fisher Sheffield
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-century Silver Plated Evening Bag with Buckle Latch and Chain
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Silver Plated Evening Bag with Buckle Latch and Chain
Offered for sale is a ladies' silver plated evening bag with chain shoulder strap an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of Antique Silver Plated Corinthian Candlesticks
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique silver plated Corinthian candlesticks having pretty shaped removable sconces to the top and supported by attractive circular re...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$867 Sale Price
20% Off
Silver Plated Candelabra, Ganci Argenterie, Made in Italy, Milano
Located in Milano, IT
Silver plated candelabra - Ganci Argenterie - Made in Italy, Milano
6 flames handmade Candelabra -
Ganci Argenterie - Hallmark 110MI - one of the oldest Italian Silversmith.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Baroque Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Soldered Entrée Cover With Carlyle Hotel Logo, Ca. 1930
By R. Wallace
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic period Hollywood Regency piece from the iconic Carlyle Hotel in New York City. By R. Wallace. Medium size dome with flat sides and top handle. Monogrammed letter "C" within...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Very Fine
Decorative Silver Plate Covered Sauce Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative silver plate covered sauce dish.
Dimensions: Height 5 3/4" x Width 8 1/2" x Depth 5
CW4893.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Cake Stands, Silver-Plated Metal and Clear Glass.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of cake stands, silver-plated metal and clear glass.
Dazzle your guests with this cake stand.
This cake stand features a silver-plated metal base. A beautiful ribbed clear glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Georgian Silver Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
Serve the next cup of tea in this elegant classic fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver teapot in the Queen Anne style.
With wood handle and finial, the lower portion of this fine teapot is embossed fluted decoration accented with subtly elevated rounded projections.
Search terms: Georgian teapot, Edwardian teapot...
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
$1,140 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Victorian Dinner Bell
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's an antique dinner bell with abalone , mother -of-pearl bell on a white marble base. I found this object in France during a vacation, and the...
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Lovely pair of antique Edwardian table salts
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely pair of antique Edwardian table salts having a lovely pair of antique Edwardian table salts with a circular silver plated body with orna...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Walker
Hall 1906 Sheffield England Silverplate Salver Footed Tray Plateau
By Walker
Hall
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is an elegant fine quality three footed Walker & Hall Sheffield salver with a lovely art nouveau raised floral and foliate decoration edging the ...
Category
Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Footed Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
By Viners 1
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small and well made silver plated serving tray was made by Viners of Sheffield England in approximately 1900 in a period Edwardian style. This...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Barker Ellis Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. This rectangular shaped tray is...
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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...
Category
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Nickel
$4,750 / set
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
$1,111 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Silver Plated Pierced Bottle Coaster or Chiller with a Cobalt Liner
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique lined bottle coaster is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period Art Nouv...
Category
Early 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Engraved Weave Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This rectangular silver plated gallery serving tray shows no maker's mark, but originated from England and dating to approximately 1920 and done in an Edwardian style. The tray has a...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plate Crumb Scoop by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, England, 1890s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique silver plate crumb scoop by Atkin Brothers made in Sheffield, England, the end of the 19th century.
The Atkin Brothers can trace their roots back to Sheffield silversmith, ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian 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
Huge 19th century Dome Meat Cover A magnificent and grand Silver Plate meat or
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Huge 19th century Dome Meat Cover
A magnificent and grand Silver Plate meat or food dome, very large and heavy
A magnificent and grand Old Sheffield Plate meat or food dome by A B...
Category
1890s Adam Style Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Old English Sheffield Plate Matthew Boulton Hand Engraved "Armorial" Dish Cover
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very fine and rare Old English Sheffield plate hand engraved "Armorial" Dish Cover with maker's marks for Matthew Boulton and a later "married" sterling silver Rococo style handle.
...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
$1,295 Sale Price
22% Off
MId Century Modern Silver Plate Tray With Diego Rivera Style Rectangle Barware
Located in North Miami, FL
Exotic depictions of embellished and embossed Diego Rivera imagery are the centre of this polished silver-plate serving tray. The recessed steeped lines framing the inside imagery add dimension and form. it is signed on the back and numbered Tropical pattern by International Silver Co. #8166 The scene is of a caped woman...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau Hildesheim Rose Silver Plate Cake Fork Flatware Set German, 6 Pieces
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau flatware set of 6 cake forks. Made of silver plate metal, it will make a nice addition to any table. Forks 5 1/4" high. The set included 6 flatware pieces and...
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau 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
French 19th Century Monogrammed Silverplate Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glamorous French silver plated tray with an intertwined “M” and “E” monogram at center. This rectangular tray features a stepped border with elegant handles and is decorated with f...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver
Vintage English Silver Plate Table Bell by Walker
Hall, 1962
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage English silver plate table bell.
In silver plate with a black wooden handle.
Marked to the side of the bell with Walker & Hall's maker's mark.
Simply a wonderful En...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver-Plated Coffee/Tea Set from the 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
Silver-Plated Coffee/Tea Set from the 1930s
A patina-covered set composed of a pitcher, a milk jug, and a sugar bowl. The set is great for serving coffee or tea both in every-day si...
Category
1930s European Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$474 Sale Price / set
20% Off
English 19th Century George III Sheffield Silver on Copper Champagne Bucket
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period Sheffield silver on copper champagne bucket from the early 19th century, with grape motifs. Created in England during the reign of King George III, this ...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sheffield Plate, Copper
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Four-Piece Mirrored "Surtout de Table"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this monumental four-section antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1830 and made of silvered bronze, the spectacular centerpiece is almost ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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 Wine Bottle Coaster, English, Silver Plated, Champagne Rest, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage wine coaster. An English, silver plated champagne bottle or flute rest, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Elegant tabletop or desktop accessory, perfect for presenting champagne or fine wine bottles
Quality silver plate over copper, displaying a bright, reflective finish
Lightly timeworn appearance from decades of gentle polishing, adding period character
Drum-shaped form wrapped with intricate fretwork fascia, adding visual texture
Rim and base edged with a braided motif, enhancing the tactile detail
Base interior adorned with ornate engraved scrollwork and foliate pattern
Central medallion left unmarked, ideal for personalised engraving or family crests
Underside engraved 'Silver Plate on Copper – Sheffield, England'
An eye-catching addition to any coffee table, dining room or bar area, this vintage wine bottle coaster...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver plated car Radiator Hip Flask by James Dixon
Located in Dereham, GB
Vintage Silver plated Hip Flask
In the Form of a 1920s Vintage Car Radiator
Screw cap,
Stylised radiator shell,
Engine Turned Detail on Radiator Core
by James Dixon & Son Sheffield...
Category
1920s British Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$381 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Fruit Basket James Dixon 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptionally fine antique English Victorian silver plated fruit basket with hallmarks for the celebrated silversmith, James Dixo...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece Bowl with Figural Cherub
Floral Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique centerpiece pedestal bowl is signed by an unidentified maker, but believed to have originated from the United States and date to appr...
Category
Early 20th Century American High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Loetz Styled Green
Blue Art Glass
Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel
By Loetz Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique art glass and silver plated biscuit barrel is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Austria and done by one of the various contemporary art glass producers of L...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Sheffield Silver Co. USA Silver Plated Butlers Crumb Catcher Tray w/ Broom
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Sheffield Silver Co. USA Silver Plated Butlers Crumb Catcher Tray w/ Broom. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 9" W x 6" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Ramona by Yamazaki Stainless Steel Gold Accent Black Flatware Service Set 40 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco style Ramona by Yamazaki Stainless Steel black handle with gold accent flatware set - 40 pieces. This estate set includes:
8 Knives, 9"
8 Forks, 7 1/2"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2...
Category
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
Leonard Etched Ribbed Silverplate Footed Handled Narrow Serving Bar Tray
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a nice, large elongated silverplate tray by Leonard with two beautifully molded handles and a ribbed edge around the flat nicely etched center, the outside edge of the tray i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Floral Embossed Napkin Rings - Set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Floral Embossed Napkin Rings - Set of 12. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 2" Diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
French Art Deco Cocktail Shaker with Lemon Reamer c.1930 by St. Medard, Paris
By Saint Médard
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous vintage French cocktail shaker made from silver plate and just back from our silversmith's workshop where it has been professionally ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Antique English Old Sheffield Plate period Geo. IV Jas. Dixon round Basket
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the rarest and finest Geo. IV period Old Sheffield Plate Cake, Flower or Bread Baskets we have ever acquired. This basket is large, impressive, hand-chased and hand engraved ...
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Sheffield Plate, Silver 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
Victorian Silver Set of Salt and Pepper Shakers, England, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of salt and pepper shakers made of hand-chased silver and blue glass interior, it is stamped with English contrasts belonging to the Victorian era. England 19th century, circa 1860.
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
50s Old English Silver Plate Six Pieces Tea Coffee Service on Round Serving Tray
Located in Miami, FL
Old English silver plate six pieces tea / coffee service on a round tray.
All marked R-MET and the decorative 3-tier tray with made in England.
Round serving tray has 10.75 inches diameter and is 1.63 inches high.
The teapot measure 5 inches high x 7 inches length x 4 inches depth.
The 3 plate serving tree measures 17 inches length x 8 inches depth x 11.5 inches high.
The sugar dispenser...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Covered Urn or Chalice with Figural Top
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated covered urn or chalice shows no maker's marks but is presumed to have been made in England in circa 1900 in the period Edwardian style. This chalice could ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Vintage Leonard Silver Plated Tea or Coffee Pot
By Leonard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and collectable, this silver plated tea or coffee pot adds style and glamour to modern and eclectic styles. Ornate and simple lines merge to bring shine and style to modern...
Category
1950s American Victorian Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Thirst Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker by Asprey
Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Conquer one's thirst with this Art Deco-period silverplate cocktail shaker by Asprey & Co. Dubbed the "Thirst Extinguisher," this humorous shaker t...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Sculptural Art Nouveau Jardinière With Butterflies And Tendrils, WMF, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborately designed vessel in an oval base shape standing on four cantilevered feet, openwork wall with symmetrically laid ribbons, bows and tendrils with berries, playing around tw...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
19th Century Pair of Silver-Plated Sheffield Wine Coasters
Located in Solebury, PA
A beautiful pair of silver-plated Sheffield wine coasters, each with a finely gadrooned edge and of notably generous size.
England, c. 1820
Size: 6” D x 1 3/8”H
Category
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Edwardian Silver Plated English Wine Coasters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of Edwardian silver plated English wine coasters.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Christofle Animal Teapot
By Emile Reiber, Christofle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully crafted and endlessly charming, this exceptionally rare silverplate teapot by the prestigious firm of Christofle & Cie. takes the form of a stylized wild hare. It was designed by Emile Reiber, a highly regarded architect, designer and Prix de Rome winner who joined Christofle as head of the workshop of composition and drawing in 1865. The design is after a Meiji-period Japanese bronze from the famed collection of Henri Cernuschi, an Italian banker and savvy collector of the arts of the Far East.
Japonism was rising quickly in popularity in France around the time this teapot was created. Japan had opened borders and started trade with Europe in the 1860s, inspiring new ideas among European designers and artists like Reiber as they saw the arts of Japan firsthand for the first time. Cernuschi exhibited his collection at the Palais de l'Industrie at the Orientalist Exhibition in 1873-74, where Reiber spent weeks sketching the bronze artifacts — drawings he then translated into luxurious silverplate objects for Christofle.
Based in Paris, Christofle & Cie. has been manufacturing high-quality luxury items since 1830. Christofle silver has graced the tables of European and Asian nobility for decades, and it is the tableware of choice on such luxury transportation as the Orient Express and the Trans-Siberian Railway. Innovative and revolutionary, the Christofle name is synonymous with elegance and style.
An identical Christofle teapot...
Category
19th Century French Meiji Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$29,850
William Hutton
Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
William Hutton & Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen
The little Oak Canteen is good and sound, it contains a set of 6 Fruit Knives and with the Forks on the inside of the lid all in very...
Category
1940s Adam Style Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Monumental Very Fine English Silver Plated Epergne
Located in Houston, TX
Large and exquisite epergne, center bowl is reticulated with
embossed grapes and grape leaves, resting on a stand
that resembles grape vines, six branch holders with reticulated
a...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
$22,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
English EPNS Silver Ornate Salt Cellar
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English EPNS Silver salt cellar, circa 1890-1910.
Chased in an ornate repousse floral and scroll pattern, handled with a hinged lid with a top knob.
Lined with a blue plastic sal...
Category
Late 19th Century English International Style Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
A Fine Early 20th Century Silver Plated Entrée Dish, England Circa 1900
By Charles Howard Collins
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The very attractive, curvilinear shaped base having a domed lid fitted with a foliate cast detachable handle, richly decorated overall with embossed
foliate engraved detail and blank cartouches on either side (suitable for monogramming...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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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