Georgian Silver Wine Cooler 18th Century

Name: Old Sheffield Plate Georgian Wine Cooler
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1046008
Price: 500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWine Coolers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialSilver Plate, Copper
ColourSilver
MotifsGadrooned rim, Urn body, Pedestal foot, Twin handles
SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

This Georgian Old Sheffield plate wine cooler follows a classical campana urn design. Formed in silver plate and copper with a polished silver finish, the piece incorporates elaborate twin side handles, a flared rim, and a pedestal foot with detailed mouldings. A visible reflection of the room appears on the curved body, displaying loss to the plating mainly around the pedestal base, with no dents or inscriptions noted on the surface. Measuring 24 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 22 cm deep, the cooler is built in three parts, including a removable rim and inner sleeve liner for ice. Positioned on a sideboard top, this wine cooler serves as a traditional decorative container or dining accessory for chilling wine. The setup allows for straightforward placement within a dining room, living space, or kitchen setting. The traditional silhouette integrates easily with classic interiors while providing a functional display item for formal entertaining.

FAQs

Old Sheffield Plate refers to a process discovered in the 18th century where a layer of sterling silver is fused onto a copper ingot before being rolled into sheets. This technique allowed for the creation of durable metalware that imitated solid silver at lower cost during the Georgian era.

Georgian wine coolers were typically crafted from solid silver, fused Old Sheffield Plate, or mahogany with removable metal liners. They feature cast side handles, gadrooned rims, and weighted pedestal bases designed to support ice and glass bottles.

Authentic Old Sheffield Plate often displays copper showing through areas of heavy surface wear, known as bleeding. It may also feature rubbed marks, die-struck maker stamps, or visible join lines where silver sheets were fused.

An antique silver wine cooler functions as a centrepiece on a sideboard, bar cart, or dining table. Beyond holding ice and bottles, it can also be used as a vessel for large floral displays.

Clean Old Sheffield Plate using a soft cloth and a non-abrasive silver polish formulated for plated metalware. Avoid aggressive rubbing or harsh chemicals, which can strip the layer of silver down to the copper core.

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Old Sheffield Plate Georgian Wine Cooler

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