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Small Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Glass Coasters
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Small Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Glass Coasters

19th century
Sold 27 September 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A good pair of small wirework glass coasters. Bearing no makers marks but made of Old Sheffield Plate and dating to c1800. With turned wooden bases and felted to the reverse.

The condition is good overall and the wirework is in good order, as is the plating.

Height approx 3.5cm

Base diameter approx 7.5cm.

Diameter approx 10.5cm

Total weight approx 180g.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plated Wirework Coasters to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1087116
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Description
A good pair of small wirework glass coasters. Bearing no makers marks but made of Old Sheffield Plate and dating to c1800. With turned wooden bases and felted to the reverse.

The condition is good overall and the wirework is in good order, as is the plating.

Height approx 3.5cm

Base diameter approx 7.5cm.

Diameter approx 10.5cm

Total weight approx 180g.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plated Wirework Coasters to the 1800s.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1087116
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A pair of antique silver-plated wirework glass coasters with open lattice designs and circular bases against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of antique silver-plated wirework glass coasters with open lattice designs and circular bases against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Glass Coasters

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David Pickett Antiques

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A pair of antique silver-plated wirework glass coasters with open lattice designs and circular bases against a neutral background.
Small Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Glass Coasters
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A pair of antique silver-plated wirework glass coasters with open lattice designs and circular bases against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectCoasters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Copper, Glass, Wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsWirework lattice, Flared rim, Circular base
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

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

These items are constructed using thin wirework formed into open baskets or frames, typically featuring a fused silver-on-copper layer characteristic of Sheffield plate, often combined with a wood or glass base insert.

Authenticity is often identified by inspecting edges for the visible line or seam of copper where the silver layer has been fused, as well as characteristic tool marks and the absence of modern electroplate hallmarks.

These small decorative objects can be utilised on a dining table, sideboard, or coffee table to hold small items, display glassware, or serve as functional tabletop accents that add metallic texture.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning with a soft cloth and specialised non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip the thin silver layer from the underlying copper base.
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