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Fine Old Sheffield Plated Pumpkin Shaped Tea Set
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Fine Old Sheffield Plated Pumpkin Shaped Tea Set

19th century
Sold 29 March 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

This fine three piece tea set is made of Old Sheffield Plate and dates to c1830. It is of beautiful pumpkin form and has rich gilded interiors to the milk jug and sugar bowl. This wonderful tea set is very tactile and with a beautiful floral finial to the tea pot.

In good condition with slight signs of wear consummate with age and use. Some tea staining to interior of tea pot. Very slight to some of the raised edges. Some small dimple to the side of the tea pot.

Total weight approx 1.4kg

Tea Pot - span approx 26cm. Height to top of handle approx 16cm.

Milk Jug - span approx 18cm. Height to top of handle approx 12cm

Sugar Bowl - span approx 19cm. Height to top of handle approx 13.5cm..

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Tea Set to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1035177
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Description
This fine three piece tea set is made of Old Sheffield Plate and dates to c1830. It is of beautiful pumpkin form and has rich gilded interiors to the milk jug and sugar bowl. This wonderful tea set is very tactile and with a beautiful floral finial to the tea pot.
fig 1. An antique silver-plated tea set comprising a melon-shaped teapot, a cream jug, and a sugar bowl with gilt interiors.
fig 1. Fine Old Sheffield Plated Pumpkin Shaped Tea Set

In good condition with slight signs of wear consummate with age and use. Some tea staining to interior of tea pot. Very slight to some of the raised edges. Some small dimple to the side of the tea pot.

fig 2. An antique silver-plated tea set comprising a melon-shaped teapot, a cream jug, and a sugar bowl with gilt interiors.
fig 2. Fine Old Sheffield Plated Pumpkin Shaped Tea Set

Total weight approx 1.4kg

Tea Pot - span approx 26cm. Height to top of handle approx 16cm.

Milk Jug - span approx 18cm. Height to top of handle approx 12cm

Sugar Bowl - span approx 19cm. Height to top of handle approx 13.5cm..

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Tea Set to the 19th Century.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1035177
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I An antique silver-plated tea set comprising a melon-shaped teapot, a cream jug, and a sugar bowl with gilt interiors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique silver-plated tea set comprising a melon-shaped teapot, a cream jug, and a sugar bowl with gilt interiors.
Fine Old Sheffield Plated Pumpkin Shaped Tea Set
Ref: SA1035177
An antique silver-plated tea set comprising a melon-shaped teapot, a cream jug, and a sugar bowl with gilt interiors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFused silver on copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLobed body, Scroll handle, Gilt interior, Cast floral finial
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 26 cm (10 in)

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Old Sheffield Plate is a composite material made by fusing a sheet of silver to a copper base, predominantly produced from the mid-18th century until the mid-19th century before electroplating was introduced.

Pieces were typically hand-raised from fused plated sheets, featuring soldered joints, applied silver wire borders, and hand-chased decorative motifs, often with copper bleed visible at the seams.

Authenticity is identified by the presence of a copper core showing through worn high points, lack of modern electroplate uniformity, weight, and often the absence of makers marks or the presence of primitive punch marks.

They can be displayed on a sideboard or serving tray to introduce metallic texture and historical contrast into contemporary dining spaces or living rooms.

Items should be cleaned gently using non-abrasive silver cream and soft cloths, avoiding excessive rubbing that can wear through the thin silver layer to the underlying copper.
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