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Sheffield and Silverplate For Sale
Silverplate Footed Covered Bowl with Stag Lid and Side Handles and Hoof Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful designed silver plate lidded Tureen. The Stag theme is carried throughout, in the handles, lid and also the unique use of feet with hooves. A wonderful centerpiece whi...
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20th Century Asian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Grape Stand Centerpiece with Child and Etched Glass Eperne
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This. antique silver plated figural centerpiece is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The centerpiece features a figural child grape stand...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

Walker & Hall 1906 Sheffield England Silverplate Salver Footed Tray Plateau
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 ...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Gio Ponti for Cleto Munari Modernist Silver Plated Serving Plate Italy, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century silver plate serving plate. Gio Ponti designed and signed this astonishing item for Cleto Munari in Italy during the 1980s. The flat and efficient design on two round levels, make this piece simply irresistible and iconic for midcentury lovers. This piece will smarten a midcentury living room or minimal and chromed bar. This wonderful piece is in very good condition. Dimensions (cms): Diameter - 32 Giovanni “Gio” Ponti, (Milan, November 18, 1891 - Milan, September 16, 1979), is one of the Italian masters of architecture. He was also a designer and essayist and one of the most important of the twentieth century. Other than the great architectural works which carry his unmistakable signature, he created a vast amount of work in the furniture sector. This is demonstrated in his three Milanese houses which were fully furnished in the "Ponti" style. The houses in via Randaccio, 1925, Casa Laporte in via Brin, 1926 and the last in via Dezza, in 1957 is an "expression" of his home design ideas. Gio Ponti was an Italian promoter of industrial design and introduced the idea of interior furnishing ranges produced as being a "sophisticated," economic, "democratic" and modern. Molteni&C managed a reissuing project of furniture and furnishings designed by Gio Ponti for products for these private homes and limited editions. After a long journey of research, selection and study of prototypes, the collection was exhibited at the Salone del Mobile 2012. This was thanks to the cooperation and the exclusively signed agreement of the Ponti heirs and the artistic director of Cerri & Associati Studio. Gio Ponti graduated in Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan at the end of World War I, after he fought on the front line earning military decorations. In 1921 he married Giulia Vimercati, with whom he had four children: Lisa, Giovanna, Letizia and Giulio. In 1927 he opened a studio in Milan with the architect Emilio Lancia. From the beginning of the 1920’s until 1938 he worked with Richard-Ginori Manufactory and renewed its production. In 1928 he founded the Domus magazine with Gianni Mazzocchi. In 1933 he became the artistic director of Fontana Arte which was another success after the one he obtained with Richard-Ginori. In the 1930’s he participated in the Triennale exhibitions and later he successfully managed a few of them. From 1936 to 1961 he was a professor at the Milan Polytechnic, and in 1933 was associated with Antonio Fornaroli and Eugenio Soncini, until 1945. From this partnership major projects were born, including the Montecatini Palace in Milan from 1936 to 1938, in which Ponti created the "integral design" of the building and the interiors. Other works of the period were civil architecture, including the Littoria Tower in Milan in 1933, school buildings such as the School of Mathematics at the University City Rome in 1934 and the Humanities Faculty and the Rectorate of the University of Padua in 1937. There were also residential projects such as Casa Marmont in 1934 and Milan "Domus" from 1931 to 1936. The richness of the artistic production of Cleto Munari, arises out of the discovery that every boundary is undefined, and the consequent need to create a “collection about syllables” or rather a “collection of figures” which, because of their incompleteness, luminously suggest the irrepressible quest of man’s intelligence to transfigure the world, according to his own vision. It is this a perfect complicity between the whisper of the “heart...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plate Removable Tea Caddy in Ornate Framework
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Tea Caddy designed to be removed from the ornate framework. A great piece for tea, tobacco, 420 or useful as at a work station or desk to hold various supplies, also in the bath to hold Q...
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20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Cruet Set, Circa 1880-1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Cruet Set, Circa 1880-1890.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Mexican Los Castillo Style Parrot Handle & Silver Pitcher
Located in Stamford, CT
Mexican Los Castillo style parrot handle pitcher. Silver plate with lightly hammered finish and green stone parrot handle. Heavy and well made. No makers mark or brand stamp. Pitche...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Brass

1990s Post-Modern Silver Plated Italian Salt and Pepper Dispensers by Mesa
By Mesa
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The Salt and Pepper Dispensers by Mesa embody the eclectic and innovative spirit of Post-Modern design while incorporating luxurious materials and functional utility. Crafted in Ital...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Spirit Kettle with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique spirit kettle was made by the well known Elkington & Co. of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. Th...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plated Trumpet Vase
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Trumpet style vase with frilly like top, inside top there are some fad marks to silver, some small dents and marks, has been professionally polished. Material: Silver Plated Measu...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Fench silver metal and copper champagne bottle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Fench silver metal and copper champagne bottle Elegant silver metal champagne bucket with copper antler detail that, in additi...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Copper

Vintage Armada Silver Plated Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Engraved detail, tops screw off to add contents, does have some fade to silver and marks and ware, stamped Armada Material: Silver Plated Measurements: 14cm high, 4.5cm length, 2...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Stewart Dawson Silver Plated Milk Creamer Jug
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Stamped Stewart Dawson smooth jug there are marks and signs of ware and use, has been professionally polished Material: Silver Plated Measurements: 11cm high, 10cm length, 4.5cm w...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

1970 Lino Sabattini Christofle Gallia Metallo argento Set di Foglie
Located in Brescia, IT
Set 4 Foglie Lino sabattini Christofle _ Gallia 1950 Ottimo stato di conservazione lunghezza foglie: 10 cm / 10 cm / 8 cm / 11 cm
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Sheffield England Boxed Set for 6 or 12 Fish/Dessert Forke & Knives MOP Handles
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Talk about elegant and classy! You're next fancy get together will be an extra special event using these forks and knives for the fish course or enjoying dessert! There are two sets ...
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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Strachen Silver Plated Salt Or Pepper Shaker
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Claw feet with smooth body and holes in top, top screws off to add contents, stamped Strachen on base. Circa: 1940s Material: Silver Plated Measurements: 7.5cm high, 3.5cm length...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

English Sheffield Silver Plate / Engraved Interior Round Serving Tray
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your entertaining with this exquisite English Sheffield Silver Plate serving tray. The round shape is adorned with delicately engraved flora...
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Mid-20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Large Antique Silver Plated Meat Dome with Scalloped Sides & Beaded Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large silver plated meat dome is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and dates to approximately 1900 and done in a period Edwardian style. The sides of the do...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silverplate and Gilt Egg Cups - Set of 4
Located in Morristown, NJ
Four early 20th c.antique silverplate and gilt egg cups. These have a nice heft to them with a combined weight of 1lb. Whether in use or on a sideboard, these lovely egg cups are vis...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 66 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless. Dinner Size Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 66 pieces...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Caviar Holder in Plated Silver by E. Stefani
Located in Milano, IT
A truly extraordinary set of silver-plated caviar servers from the 1970s, bearing the emblem of E. Stefani, an iconic Italian company that has left its mark on the history of silversmithing. This set is a living testament to the skill and tradition of Italian craftsmanship. The caviar containers are elegantly crafted in the shape of seashells, and each of these six shells is equipped with spherical feet to ensure stability and elegance on the table. Alongside these marvels, you'll find an exceedingly small spoon, a detail that adds further refinement to this unique collection. It should be noted that over time, a thin layer of oxide may have formed on the surface of these pieces, an indelible mark of their past. However, this only enhances their charm, telling the story of each use and adding a touch of vintage authenticity. The set consists of six vintage caviar shells...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Quality antique Edwardian silver plated spirit kettle
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Edwardian silver plated spirit kettle having a quality silver plated kettle raised on an ornate silver plated stand, with the original burner, standing on four shaped...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

c. 1880-1920 Pair of Silver & Silver on Copper Picture Frames
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of silver & silver on copper small picture frames with easel stands, Finnish, c.1880-1920. Arts & Crafts, hand made. The corner bosses are cast solid silver. Pivot pins replaced...
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Late 19th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Copper

c. 1900-20 Arts & Crafts Wine Bottle Coaster by Wilcox
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900-1920 bucket form wine bottle coaster by Wilcox. Arts & Crafts design; double handled; hammered bindings. Engraved: ESK Jr. Wear on top of one handle. Also could be used as...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

K&M Sheffield English EPNS Beaded Flatware Boxed Set – 76 Pieces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A 76 Piece Boxed set of EPNS, silver plated flatware in the Bead pattern, Kirk & Matz, Sheffield, England – circa 1960s. Kirk & Matz Ltd. was an American cutlery importer with Sheff...
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1960s English International Style Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Set of Citrus Squeezer in Silver Plated Metal
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the 1960s with this beautiful set of silver-plated metal citrus juicers! This exceptional piece of craftsmanship is a true vintage treasu...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Set of 12 Ercuis Oyster Forks in Original Presentation Case
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful set of 12 matching vintage silver-plated oyster forks made by renowned French silversmiths Ercuis (founded in 1867) and presented in their original case. Crafted in a Lo...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Coffee service
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated coffee set consisting of a coffee pot and a sugar bowl, from the 1970s. Very good condition. LP2104
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Mid-20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Cooper Molds Wall Decoración for Kitchen, Lot of 5 Italy
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The price is for the lot of 5 molds Ideal copper molds to hang as an ornament in a rustic kitchen. Vintage copper molds with tin-plated interior  copper molds kitchen...
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Early 20th Century Italian Country Sheffield and Silverplate

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Copper

Antique Silver Plate Grape Scissors, Floral and Filigree Details
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Silver Plate Grape Scissors, Floral and Filigree Details Offered for sale is a pair of antique silver-plated grape scissors with ...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Hallmarked Silver-Plated Basket, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Hallmarked Silver-Plated Basket, Circa 1890's. Very Pretty Design with Intricate Piercing.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 70 Pcs France Bow & Ribbon
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Crea...
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Early 20th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Late 19th Century Blue Opaline Sheffield Silver Sugar Bowl
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English Sugar or Candy Bowl in Silver-Plate and Blue Opaline Glass, circa 1880-1900. The Sheffield Silver base has an amazing pearl string handle.
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian silver plated novelty cruet having a fantastic quality antique Victorian novelty cruet having a silver plated bear to the middle, next to a silv...
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Early 19th Century High Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Sheffield tea/coffee urn circa 1825
Located in Houston, TX
This urn is extremely fine due to the workmanship and fine Engraving. The handles are curved an upward shaped arc. It has a fine engraving in an armoral design depicting stars And a ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

18 AlpaDur Silverplated Figural Bacchus with Pierced Grape Leaf Design Goblets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18 AlpaDur Silverplated Figural Bacchus with Pierced Grape Leaf Design Goblets By AlpaDur, Spain Indulge in the luxurious allure of this remarkable set, 18 ( Eighteen) AlpaDur Silv...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Large German Oval Silver Plated Tray Peters Hamburg 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a momumental beautiful antique German oval silver-plated twin handled tray by I.H.Peters & Co, Hamburg, dating from the mid 19th Cntury. The tra...
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1850s German Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Quality pair of antique Victorian silver plated candelabras
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of antique Victorian silver plated candelabras having a quality pair of antique Victorian candelabras with three light branches above a shaped column raised on ornate si...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Elegant Silver-Plated Tray made by WMF from the late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Silver-Plated Tray made by WMF (Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Germany) from the late 19th Century. Beautiful decor and high quality. Wear consistent with age and use
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Late 19th Century German Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Silver Plate Ten Cup Coffee Tea Decanter Beverage Pitcher Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Serve any beverage of your choice with elegance with this silver-plated decanter beverage pitcher jug drink cask by the Standard Silver Company of Toronto Canada. The ten-cup set comes with a stand, pitcher, and slop cup. The inside has a porcelain lining for hot or cold beverages. In 1893, the Standard Silver Company of Toronto started as the successor to the Acme Silver Company. But in 1912, they became part of the International Silver Company headquartered in Meriden, Conn. in the USA. Thus made sometime between 1893 - 1912. The slop cup for spills and leavings is from Wallace Silversmith from Wallington, CT, USA, successors to Wallace and Sons also in Wallington, CT. It is not original to the set but fits the stand well. It is stamped " Wallace 992" indicating it is after 1956. The pitcher is designed to simulate a barrel. The rococo trim...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Royal Crown Derby Hand Painted & Gilt Porcelain Flatware/ 30 Pieces
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Embrace the classic beauty of the Imari pattern, known for its vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and rich history in porcelain design. Hand Painted & Gilt: Each piece is meticul...
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20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Gold

English Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise Gallery Tray 2nd Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Diminutive Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise Gallery Tray, 2nd Available England, Late 20th Century A English Diminutive Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise G...
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Old English Georgian Style Silver Plate Egg Cruet Service For Six Persons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transform your breakfast table with this captivating Old English Silver Plate Egg Cruet Service for six people, presented on a charming oak wood holding base. This exquisite set incl...
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1870s English Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Silver Plated Champagne Bucket with Cap by Lino Sabattini Christofle France, 60s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Amazing and highly sought-after champagne bucket or wine cooler designed by the renowned modernist Italian designer Lino Sabattini for world-famous silversmith Christofle Paris. Thi...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver Clear Glass Claret Jug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Victorian Sterling Silver Mounted Clear Glass Claret Jug W & G Sessions, Sheffield and William Hutton & Sons LTD Sourced from London, England Circa 1872 & 1898
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Gigot Lamb Silver Plated Carving Set
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superbly presented Louis XIV style three piece 'Gigot' lamb carving set, comprising a carving knife, carving fork and leg-bone holder, or 'manche à gigot'. The leg-bone holder is a...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Joseph Heinrichs Silverplated & Ebony 3-D Rabbit Chafing Dish, Circa 1904
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Joseph Heinrichs Silverplated & Ebony 3-D Rabbit Chafing Dish, Circa 1904 A remarkable Joseph Heinrichs Silverplated & Ebony Three dimensional Rabbit Chafing Dish, dating back to ap...
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Early 20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plate Candy Dish Basket Tray, 1910s, Germany or Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau Candy Dish Basket with two handles. Hallmarked with numbers.Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. Nice addition to any table.
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal, Silver Plate

Pair Silver Plate Tableware Chicken Figurine With soft Boiled Egg Holder / Spoon
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the whimsical charm of our late 20th Century Italian Silver-Plated and Gold-Washed Interior Tableware – a delightful pair of serving soft boiled egg holder complete with a small spoon. These exquisite pieces showcase Italian craftsmanship at its finest, combining silver-plated exteriors with lustrous gold-washed interiors. Each holder features a meticulously crafted chicken figurine...
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20th Century Italian Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Gold, Silver Plate

Old English Silver Plate / Cobalt Glass Interior Serving Comport Disk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transform your dining experience with this exquisite Old English Silver Plate serving comport disk, featuring a captivating round cobalt blue glass insert. The silver holding frame i...
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1870s English Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Fabulous Continental Silver-Plated Coffee & Tea Serving Set
Located in Nottingham, GB
Fabulous Continental Silver-Plated Coffee & Tea Serving Set Good condition Free international shipping.
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini, Vaso Portafiori, Silverplate
Located in New York, NY
Lino Sabattini (Italian, 1925-2016) an architectural form silverplate vase, 1990s, struck "Sabattini" and "Made in Italy" to the bottom. 11" H
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Antique Silver Plated Biscuit or Food Cover
Located in Ross, CA
Antique silver plated food cover, originally likely for biscuits or toast. Ornately molded with a handle at the top.
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Old Sheffield silver plate circa 1820 bearing coat of arms
Located in Houston, TX
The excellent workmanship exhibited in this piece makes It exceptional. A coat of arms is engraved on the front Which bears the arms of Pearce Impaling Haines. The silver Work is im...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver

Antique Elkington & Co. Silver Plated Ice Bucket C. 1886
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elkington & Co., (English, founded 1815), circa 1886. An antique silverplated ice, wine or champagne bucket with accent header and mid lines, an "F" with crown monogram to center of...
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Late 19th Century English Modern Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Vintage by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 8 Service 81 Pieces Grapes
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage by 1847 Rogers silver plate flatware set, 81 pieces. This highly collectable pattern features a grape motif. This set includes: 8...
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sterling Silver

Old Sheffield English Silver Plate Tea / Coffee Service by Walker & Hall
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Edwardian-period English silver-plate four-piece tea and coffee service, crafted with clean lines in the sophisticated Art Deco style by the ...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

English Queen Anne Silver Plate Covered Footed Tankard
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this English Queen Anne Silver Plate Tankard, a distinguished piece that will undoubtedly elevate any coll...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Sheffield and Silverplate

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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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