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Fine Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Wine Goblets C1790
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Fine Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Wine Goblets C1790

18th century
Sold 3 November 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
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This fine pair of wine goblets are made of Old Sheffield Plate and date to c1790. Bearing no makers marks, but with beautiful edge detailing and engraved family crests of a mythical creature.

In good condition with no dents or splits, the plating is on good order with only slight signs of age related wear.

Total weight approx 605g.

Height approx 15cm

Diameter at rim approx 8.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plated Wine Goblets to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
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SA1088447
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Description
This fine pair of wine goblets are made of Old Sheffield Plate and date to c1790.
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Bearing no makers marks, but with beautiful edge detailing and engraved family crests of a mythical creature.
David Pickett Antiques

In good condition with no dents or splits, the plating is on good order with only slight signs of age related wear.

Total weight approx 605g.

Height approx 15cm

Diameter at rim approx 8.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plated Wine Goblets to the 18th Century.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1088447
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I A pair of polished silver-plated wine goblets featuring engraved unicorn crests and beaded rims. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A pair of polished silver-plated wine goblets featuring engraved unicorn crests and beaded rims.
Fine Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Wine Goblets c1790
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A pair of polished silver-plated wine goblets featuring engraved unicorn crests and beaded rims.
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  • ObjectDrinkware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFused silver on copper, Old Sheffield Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved armorial crest, Beaded rim, Conical bowl, Circular foot
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a sheet of sterling silver to a base of copper, invented in Sheffield, England, around the mid-18th century.

These items were produced by thermally fusing sterling silver onto a copper core, often enhanced with applied silver wire borders and hand-engraved armorial details.

Authentic pieces often reveal a thin line of copper showing along cut edges or areas of wear, lack modern makers marks, and utilize fused composite construction rather than electroplating.

Displaying historical metalware on open shelving or a sideboard introduces metallic contrast and historic character to transitional or classic spaces.

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