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Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plate Wirework Egg Rack
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Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plate Wirework Egg Rack

18th century
Sold 19 October 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

This rare wirework egg rack is made of Old Sheffield Plate and comprises of a frame, four egg cups, a pair of condiment shakers and four Georgian silver egg spoons. The piece is unmarked but dates to the 18th Century. The silver egg spoons bear the initials of the maker and a lion passant. A wonderful and useful piece of substantial proportions.

In good condition with some copper bleed to the rack and the egg cups, including the interiors. Some wear to the shakers and the egg spoons. The rack has one strut that needs resoldering (see photograph). The rack stands with a slight wobble, however this is still an impressive piece.

Weight approx 867g.

Length approx 26cm

Depth approx 17cm

Height to top of handle approx 16cm

Length of egg spoon approx 12cm

Egg cup - height approx 6.5cm. Diameter approx 6cm.

Shaker - height approx 8cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plate Egg Cruet to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1099994
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Description
This rare wirework egg rack is made of Old Sheffield Plate and comprises of a frame, four egg cups, a pair of condiment shakers and four Georgian silver egg spoons. The piece is unmarked but dates to the 18th Century. The silver egg spoons bear the initials of the maker and a lion passant. A wonderful and useful piece of substantial proportions.
fig 1. An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors.
fig 1. Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plate Wirework Egg Rack

In good condition with some copper bleed to the rack and the egg cups, including the interiors. Some wear to the shakers and the egg spoons. The rack has one strut that needs resoldering (see photograph). The rack stands with a slight wobble, however this is still an impressive piece.

Weight approx 867g.

Length approx 26cm

Depth approx 17cm

Height to top of handle approx 16cm

Length of egg spoon approx 12cm

Egg cup - height approx 6.5cm. Diameter approx 6cm.

Shaker - height approx 8cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plate Egg Cruet to the 18th Century.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1099994
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plate Wirework Egg Rack

Archive II An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View X
Archive XI An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View XI
Archive XII An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View XII
Archive XIII An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View XIII
Archive XIV An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View XIV
Archive XV An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors. View XV
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An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors.
Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plate Wirework Egg Rack
Ref: SA1099994
An eighteenth-century Old Sheffield Plate wirework egg cruet featuring a central carrying loop, individual egg cups, spoons, and condiment castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFused silver on copper, Old Sheffield Plate
  • ColourSilver and copper
  • MotifsWirework frame, Beaded borders, Central loop handle, Ball feet
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating produced by fusing a layer of sterling silver to a copper base, often identifiable by subtle copper bleeding along edges and seams.

Artisans manually shaped, soldered, and assembled fine copper-based wire and rolled sheets to create lightweight yet structural frames, often incorporating delicate beaded borders.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-soldered joints, subtle copper show-through where the silver layer has worn thin, and period-appropriate hand-beading rather than modern machine stamping.

These historical objects function effectively as polished metallic accents on sideboards or dining tables, contrasting well with minimalist modern surfaces.

Maintenance requires gentle cleaning with a non-abrasive silver cloth or specialist polish, avoiding harsh dips that can strip the thin silver layer and expose the copper underneath.
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