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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Pair of 19th C Adam Style Sheffield Candle Holders Inscribed Thos Wilson Sons Co
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Fashioned in the Adam style with tapering stems and beaded edges these fine Sheffield cansle sticks are both inscribed on the bases 'Thos. Wilson Sons Co' Thomas Wilson was a silver ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century English Victorian Circular Silverplate Salver
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful antique (Victorian period) circular footed silver plate tray with exceptional chased designs including egg-and-art motif along the rim, rosettes, swags and central ring of ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine Silver-Plate Tray by Lebanese Firm Habis
Located in London, GB
Fine silver-plate tray by Lebanese Firm Habis
Lebanese, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 21cm, diameter 20cm
Featuring an elegant rectangular shape body, this fine tray is crafte...
Category
20th Century Lebanese Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
A 19th C electrotype of a 16th C Italian Shield by Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A circular shield depicting classical battle scenes. Another similar example can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 07.102.7.
Biography:
Elkington & Co, f...
Category
19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Neoclassical Silver Plate Tray James Deakin 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique English neoclassical silver plated tray by the renowned English silversmith, James Deakin, circa 1870 in date.
This rectangular tray features a deep set, decorative gadrooned border with elegant handles decorated with superb foliate and floral chased and engraved decoration of ribbons and garlands.
The quality and craftsmanship throughout the piece are truly second to none.
Condition:
In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 4 x Width 51 x Depth 34.5
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 2 inches
James Deakin & Sons LTD
DEAKINS (SILVERSMITHS) LTD
Sheffield
The firm was established in 1865 by James Deakin at Sidney Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield. Before 1886 he was joined in partnership by his three sons, William Pitchford, John and Albert and the style of the firm was changed to James Deakin & Sons. In 1888 they opened London offices and showrooms at 48 Holborn Viaduct. Other branches were opened at Glasgow and Belfast. In 1897 the firm was converted to James Deakin & Sons Ltd.
In 1935, James Deakin & Sons Ltd was part of a short-lived merger "Silver & Steelcrafts Ltd" that included Fenton Bros and J.H. Potter & Sons. The combine collapsed within three years. In 1939 was created Deakins (Silversmiths) Ltd, active at 6 Earl Street and, from 1943 at Sidney Works, Matilda Street. They were liquidated in 1967.
In 1961 the brand was part of the "MONOGRAM" CUTLERY GROUP belonging to I.S. Dearden & Sons Ltd. manufacturing holloware and flatware under the "Bell brand" in the patterns 'Gordon', 'Balmoral' and 'Empire'.
Trade marks used: AZTEC, BELL SILVER...
Category
1870s English Neoclassical Antique 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
Antique English Stags Horn Sheffield Crumber
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Stags Horn Sheffield Crumber Circa 1890
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
A silver plated gallery tray
Located in London, GB
This beautifully crafted continental gallery tray was made in the mid 20th century. The tray depicts intricately engraved flowers and foliage on the interior. The chase pierced boar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Silver Plate Centrepieces - Camel Epergne Glass Bowl Sheffield
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning and unsual pair of Sheffield silver plate epergnes or centrepieces
Main centrepiece flanked by two smaller bowls to either side
Perhaps one of the main eye catching features are the camel supports, delightful
Patina to the silver plate is amazing with great finish
We do have a pair of these if you are interested in two - please let us know
Please also see the Sheffield factory stamp in close up photo
Ready to be the centrepiece to any home interiors scheme
Please let us know if you would like to view this piece in our Canonbury Antiques...
Category
1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
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
Gourmet by Villeroy & Boch Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 131 Pcs in Book
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gourmet by Villeroy & Boch
An example of this pattern is pictured in the hardcover book “Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P. Hood Jr. & Phil Dreis. Illustrated on page 426.
This set is from the authors' incredible lifetime collection of innovative flatware, featured in their book.
Gourmet - Introduced originally as Gourmet Stars. An avant-garde design with fifteen different piece types targeted to the hospitality trade. Circa 2010 (discontinued).
Large Gourmet by Villeroy & Boch stainless steel Flatware set - 131 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Knives, #0065, 9 1/8"
12 Dinner Forks, #0050, 8"
12 Gourmet Forks, #0080, 7 5/8"
12 Teaspoons, #0160, 5 1/2"
12 Dessert Spoons, #0070, 6 3/4"
12 Dinner Spoons, #0040, 8"
12 Cocktail Forks, #0617, 4 3/4"
12 Iced Tea Spoons, #0600, 7 5/8"
11 Demitasse Spoons, #0180, 4 3/8"
12 Tasting Spoons...
Category
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
English Silver Plated Oval Shape Hand Decorated Interior Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your hosting experience with our exquisite English Sheffield silver plated serving tray. This captivating piece not only showcase the timeless beauty of silver, but also features an intricately engraved design on its interior, adding a touch of artistry and sophistication to your table. Indulge in the allure of this meticulously crafted and decorated serving tray...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
'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
Antique Silver Plate Ladle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique silver plate ladle that would make a great gift for anyone!
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
An Elkington shield
Located in London, GB
A shield by Elkington & Co decorated with classical scenes. The centre is embellished with classical female figures playing musical instruments. Continuing with the musical motif, ar...
Category
19th Century British Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Sugar Bowl, Silver Metal
Located in Monza, IT
Vintage sugar bowl, silver metal
Refined silver metal sugar bowl, 70s.
dimensions: 16x12cm, height 13cm
Category
20th Century British Adam Style Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
19th Century Victorian English Silverplate Meat Dome
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late Victorian period English silverplate meat cover with beaded edge, scalloped sides with beaded handle. 13 by 10 by 9 inches. In very good condition. Polished and ready for displa...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Iron Age by Michael Aram Black Oxidized Stainless Steel Flatware Set 31 Pcs
By Michael Aram
Located in Big Bend, WI
Iron Age by Michael Aram
“Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P. Hood Jr. & Phil Dreis. (Not pictured in the book)...
Category
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair Antique Georgian 1790-1820 Sheffield Entree Serving Dishes & Warmer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique Georgian Sheffield Entree Serving Dishes & Warmer.
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Large American Silver Plate Trumpet Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large hexagonal tapered silverplate flower vase by Lawrence B. Smith Company of Boston, Massachusetts, with fine repeating grapevine motif decorating the rim and foot. Founded in 18...
Category
1940s American Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Nouveau French Silver Overlay Glass Perfume Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful antique French silver overlay glass perfume cologne bottle with stopper, circa 1900. It has a gorgeous lobed shape and stylish Art N...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Antique Silver Plated Convertible Candelabras or Candlesticks with Leaf Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique candelabras are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. These candelabras a...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Deschamps Freres, Silver Plate Caviar Dish
By Deschamps Freres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and elegant French caviar dish, by Deschamps Freres, with sturgeon's handles. marked on side.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century English Gilt Washed Silverplate Meat Dome by William Hutton & Sons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elegant 19th century gilt-washed silverplate meat cover by William Hutton and Sons of Sheffield is distinguished by its berry and tree form hand...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Water Pitcher with Japanese Flower Etching
By Orf Silver
Located in Asheville, NC
This elegant example of Aesthetic Movement silver was manufactured by ORF Silver Company. This decorative motif clearly displays the influence of Japanese art on Victorian design. Th...
Category
19th Century American Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate Horse Race Engraved Decorative Bowls, Set 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful collection of American Classical equine horse race trophy silver plate bowls. This beautiful set of 3 is from a variety of races from the...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
'Much Ado About Nothing' by Elkington
Located in London, GB
This parcel-gilt silver plated electrotype plaque demonstrates a marriage scene from the popular play "Much Ado About Nothing" by Shakespeare. Each corner is further embellished with masks of 'Comedy' and 'Tragedy', symbols that are common in drama to highlight the disparity between comedy and tragedy. At the top of the plaque is a portrait of Shakespeare crowned with a laurel wreath by two flanking putti. The bottom of the plaque reads the title 'Much Ado About Nothing'. The plaque is attached onto a wood frame. The masterpiece for this electrotype in The Museum of Fine Art Boston.
Biography - The Artist
Leonard Morel-Ladeuil trained in Paris workshop of Antoine Vecht (1799-1869). Leonard Morel-Ladeuil and Elkington collaborated on a number of pieces, most notably The Milton Shield...
Category
19th Century British Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plate & Cut Crystal Rococo 2-Bottle Inkstand
Located in Charleston, SC
Quite possibly one of the finest pieces of original Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plate, this two-bottle Inkstand or Standish is a magnificent example of the silversmith with whom Ol...
Category
Late 18th Century English Rococo Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
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...
Category
1920s English Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-19th Century English Silver Plate Engraved Wine Cradle Holder
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transport yourself to the bygone era of refined indulgence with our old English Sheffield silver plate wine cradle holder. This exquisite piece combines the timeless beauty of silver...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
English Elkington's Silver Plated Round Shape / Interior Decorated Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into our world of refined elegance with our Old English Sheffield silver plate round shape footed serving tray. This exceptional piece effortlessly marries the timeless allure o...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century English Silverplate Meat Dome with Dragon Finial Handle
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late Victorian silverplate meet cover with finely sculpted finial handle in the form of a standing dragon. Signed. In very good condition, well-polished and ready to enjoy.
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Silver Plated Footed Gallery Serving Tray with Floral Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique gallery serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, but presumed to date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is composed of silver plate ov...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Giuliano Bossi Silver Plate Barware Cocktail Martini Pitcher, Italy 1980s
By Giuliano Bossi, Ibis
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian silver master Giuliano Bossi designed this streamlined and minimalist barware accessory for Ibis, Milano in the 1980s. The sleek and modernist d...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Punch Bowl W Briggs Sheffield 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique Victorian silver plated punch bowl bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmiths W.Briggs & Co of Sheffield, England, Circa 1880 in date.
This exquisite punch bowl has beautiful and incredibly detailed scroll-cast rim with embossed half fluted decoration and raised on a pedestal foot.
This is truly a special item and it will attract the maximum amount of attention, the quality and craftsmanship are undeniable.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As an antique item, the bowl shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 21 x Width 26.5 x Depth 26.5
Dimensions in inches:
Height 8 inches x Width 10 inches x Depth 10 inches
According to the Census, William Marriott Briggs (1845-1934) was born at Chesterfield. He was the son of William Briggs; his mother was Sarah Marriott Briggs.
In 1871, aged 25, he was enumerated in the Census as an ‘electro-plate manufacturer’, living with his parents at Brocco Bank. An establishment date of 1845 appeared in a trade advertisement, which ties in with Briggs’s apparent birth date. In 1873, William Briggs & Co registered a silver mark from Andrew Street, Wicker. Briggs had taken over the Britannia metal and electro-plate enterprise of James Allan...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Plate Toast Rack, Dated 1903
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique English silverplated four slice toast rack made by Walker & Hall of Sheffield, England, dated 1903. Maker's mark on reverse. This Fine quality silver toast rack is w...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Victorian Silverplate Wine Chiller Cooler Trophy Urn Ice Bucket Bacchus
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique silverplate champagne or wine cooler. Features classic trophy urn form with chased gadrooning throughout. Handled along each side with figural busts of Dionysis or Bacchus th...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Ice Bucket in Silver Plate and Hand Carved Oak
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English Victorian period silverplate barware ice bucket lined with porcelain, with oak frame featuring hand-carved stylized leaves. In good condition. Vertical cracks to the wood on ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Sugar Bowl, Silver Metal
Located in Monza, IT
Vintage sugar bowl, silver metal
Refined silver metal sugar bowl, 70s.
Dimensions: 15x10cm, height 13cm
Category
20th Century British Adam Style Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Sheffield Style Silver Plate Scallop Punch Ice Bowl with Lion Head Rings Details
By Sheffield
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful English silver plate punch or ice bowl in the style of Sheffield - useful as a decorative piece, a serving piece or even Jardiniere. in very good condition, polished with...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Cut Crystal & Silver Plated Claret Jug or Decanter with Chiller Insert
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique claret jug is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and originated from England and dates toa apprximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco s...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
William Hutton & Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen
Located in Chillerton, 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
Old English Silver Plate Barware / Tableware Serving Jug
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century English silver plate barware / tableware serving jug by Joan Grinsell. The Jug features an attached covered finial top of a soldier with an heavily all over body ha...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Brass Silver Dessert Serving Pieces, Forks Dessert Knives Early 20th Art Deco
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Forks and dessert knives in another ad
Brass and silver dessert serving pieces, Early 20th century
Beautiful dessert serving set
They are made of brass and the part of the handle is ...
Category
Early 1900s English Art Deco Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver, Brass
Antique Engraved Silverplate Fish Knives, Set of 5
Located in Seguin, TX
Set of 5 silverplate fish knives. Marked Henry Hobson & Sons, made in England. Each is engraved with foliage and a fish, minor scuffing.
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Sheffield Silver Plate Rolling Dessert Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
The perfect complement to a fine dining affair, this George III-period rolling dessert stand is crafted of desirable Sheffield silver plate. In this modified version of an epergne, this centerpiece features an urn-form basket encircled by pierced circular dishes supported on four arms that radiate from the center. In between are ten glass dessert cups...
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18th Century George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Neoclassical Gilt Campana Form Wine Cooler / Ice Bucket
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Gilt metal ice bucket in Roman campana vase form with square base, gadrooning at the waist and rim with egg-and-dart motif. In excellent condition. Apparently unsigned.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Metal
Pair Silver Plate Cherub Dishes, Glass Bowl Comports Sheffield Dippers Centrepi
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning pair of Sheffield silver plate cherub bowls
Please see close up of Sheffield hall mark on the underside
Wonderful decorative pair great finish to the silver pla...
Category
1980s Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver
Gilt English Silverplate Campana Vase Wine Cooler / Ice Bucket
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Gilt wine cooler or ice bucket in the Roman neoclassical style in the form of a campana vase with foliate shaped handles, removable insert, and rim with scrolling rocaille designs. I...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Michael Aram "Bark and Branch Collection" Sugar Bowl with Spoon
By Michael Aram
Located in New York, NY
Michael Aram sbrass silver plated sugar bowl with spoon. Made in 1995 and marked ARAM on bottom. Beautiful organic and original design with unique detail.
Property from esteemed ...
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Pair of English Sheffield Matthew Boulton Gadrooned Champagne Buckets Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of English Sheffield engraved urn form champagne buckets with gadrooned molded rims, removable interior liners, flanking acanthus side handles, and resting on step back molded e...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Copper, Sheffield Plate
Scallop Shaped Bowl, circa 1950s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Scallop shaped serving bowl, silver plate, circa 1950s. Elegant dolphin feet, pseudo English crest decoration. Crescent silverware (now part of Kirk). Me...
Category
1950s Other Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
12 "Rencontre" Silver-Plated Domed Plate Covers W. Acorn Handles by Ercuis Paris
By Ercuis
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th century Paris, France. A set of 12 "Rencontre" silver-plated domed plate covers with acorn handles by Ercuis. The Rencontre collection distinguishes i...
Category
1990s French Modern Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Designer Mixed Stainless Steel Flatware Set #1 Service 62 Pieces Modern Unused
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous high quality Modern designer patterns in a unique mixed stainless steel flatware service for 12 - 62 pieces total.
This s...
Category
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Candlesticks Empire Pattern by WMF Art Nouveau Silverplated
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful pair of antique candlesticks by WMF are stunning examples of silverplated pewter craftsmanship, made during the Art Nouveau period around 1900. They are part of the "Empire...
Category
1890s German Empire Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Pewter
Mid 20th Century Art Deco Paul Revere Silver Plated 8 Bowl Poole Silver Company
By Paul Revere, Poole Silver Co.
Located in Miami, FL
1950th Poole Silver Company produced Art Deco footed Bowl and designed by Paul Revere.
This is the 8 inches diameter bow with a base of 5.5 inches diameter...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
Pair of Early 19th Century English Sheffield Wine Coolers by Boulton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 19th century English Sheffield Wine coolers with hand chased designs throughout. There are bouquets of flowers on all four sides of these urns. This pair is extremely early and have remained in beautiful condition over the years. They were designed and hand chased by Matthew Boulton. Matthew Boulton was the first artist...
Category
Mid-19th Century English George III Antique Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 128 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
This exquisite and desirable pattern was designed for the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. The nations of the world joined with America to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America. This beautiful and unique pattern features a stylized dolphin on the handles with a dragon-like tongue with the tail wrapping around the handles.
Rare Columbia by 1847 Rogers Bros...
Category
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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