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Small Fine Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket
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Small Fine Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket

19th century
Sold 20 August 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

This fine elegant wirework basket is made of Old Sheffield Plate. Dating to c1830 and with beautiful shell detailing to the edges and handle. Bearing no makers marks but of good quality.

In good condition with all the wirework pieces intact. With virtually no plate wear. With a good strong firm handle.

Length approx 26cm.

Depth approx 18.5cm

Height approx 8.5cm

Height to top of handle approx 20cm

Weight approx 789g

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
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SA1087088
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Description
This fine elegant wirework basket is made of Old Sheffield Plate. Dating to c1830 and with beautiful shell detailing to the edges and handle. Bearing no makers marks but of good quality.

In good condition with all the wirework pieces intact. With virtually no plate wear. With a good strong firm handle.

Length approx 26cm.

Depth approx 18.5cm

Height approx 8.5cm

Height to top of handle approx 20cm

Weight approx 789g

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket to the 19th Century.

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087088
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 wirework basket featuring an oval pierced body, a high swinging handle, and a decorative embossed rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Fine Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket

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An antique silver-plated wirework basket featuring an oval pierced body, a high swinging handle, and a decorative embossed rim.
Small Fine Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket
Ref: SA1087088
An antique silver-plated wirework basket featuring an oval pierced body, a high swinging handle, and a decorative embossed rim.
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  • ObjectDecorative Baskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced wirework, Swinging handle, Embossed floral border, Scroll motifs
  • SizeH 8.5 cm (3 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 18.5 cm (7 in)

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Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a layer of silver onto a copper base, typically produced from the mid-18th century until the mid-19th century before electroplating was introduced.

These pieces were crafted by fusing sterling silver and copper sheets together, then manually forming wirework frames, piercing metal, and soldering decorative borders by hand.

Authenticity is often indicated by subtle traces of copper showing through worn high points (bleeding), hand-soldered joints, specific wire configurations, and the absence of maker marks typical of standard electroplated nickel silver.

Position it on a sideboard or table as a decorative standalone object or use it to hold seasonal items like fruit or glass balls, adding metallic contrast to contemporary spaces.

Clean gently with a specialized silver cloth or mild non-abrasive silver foam, avoiding harsh dips that can strip the thin silver layer and expose the underlying copper.
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