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Fine Old Sheffield Plated 3 Piece Coffee Set by Waterhouse C1830
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Fine Old Sheffield Plated 3 Piece Coffee Set by Waterhouse C1830

19th century
Sold 13 January 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

This fine melon shaped coffee set is made of Old Sheffield Plate. All three pieces are marked for the maker Waterhouse Hatfield & Co, and dating to c1830. All pieces are crested with a lion over battlements. The milk jug and sugar bowl are both beautifully gilded to the interiors.

In good condition with no dents or splits. Virtually no copper bleed is visible with only slight age related wear.

Coffee Pot - weight approx 1kg. Height approx 27cm. Span approx 26cm.

Sugar Bowl - weight approx 573g. Height to top of handle approx 12cm. Span approx 20cm.

Milk Jug - weight approx 379g. Height to top of handle approx 11.5cm. Span approx 16.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Coffee Set to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1100586
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Description
This fine melon shaped coffee set is made of Old Sheffield Plate. All three pieces are marked for the maker Waterhouse Hatfield & Co, and dating to c1830. All pieces are crested with a lion over battlements. The milk jug and sugar bowl are both beautifully gilded to the interiors.
fig 1. A three-piece Old Sheffield plated coffee set featuring a coffee pot, sugar bowl, and cream jug with fluted bodies and gilt interiors.
fig 1. Fine Old Sheffield Plated 3 Piece Coffee Set by Waterhouse C1830

In good condition with no dents or splits. Virtually no copper bleed is visible with only slight age related wear.

Coffee Pot - weight approx 1kg. Height approx 27cm. Span approx 26cm.

Sugar Bowl - weight approx 573g. Height to top of handle approx 12cm. Span approx 20cm.

Milk Jug - weight approx 379g. Height to top of handle approx 11.5cm. Span approx 16.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Coffee Set to the 19th Century.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1100586
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
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Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I A three-piece Old Sheffield plated coffee set featuring a coffee pot, sugar bowl, and cream jug with fluted bodies and gilt interiors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fine Old Sheffield Plated 3 Piece Coffee Set by Waterhouse C1830

Archive II A three-piece Old Sheffield plated coffee set featuring a coffee pot, sugar bowl, and cream jug with fluted bodies and gilt interiors. View II
Archive III A three-piece Old Sheffield plated coffee set featuring a coffee pot, sugar bowl, and cream jug with fluted bodies and gilt interiors. View III
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A three-piece Old Sheffield plated coffee set featuring a coffee pot, sugar bowl, and cream jug with fluted bodies and gilt interiors.
Fine Old Sheffield Plated 3 Piece Coffee Set by Waterhouse c1830
Ref: SA1100586
A three-piece Old Sheffield plated coffee set featuring a coffee pot, sugar bowl, and cream jug with fluted bodies and gilt interiors.
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  • ObjectCoffee Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Copper, Gold wash
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFluted body, Gilt interior, Scroll handles, Cast feet
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 26 cm (10 in)

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Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a layer of silver to a copper core, predominantly produced from the mid-18th century until the introduction of electroplating in the 1840s.

Pieces were crafted by fusing sterling silver sheets onto a copper base under high heat, often featuring hand-beaten or chased bodies, applied silver wire borders, and silver-gilt interiors on hollowware.

Authenticity is often indicated by the visibility of copper bleeding through high-wear areas, hand-soldered joints, makers marks specific to the period, and the absence of electroplate hallmarks.

These items serve as reflective metallic accents on sideboards or dining tables, contrasting effectively against matte textures, dark wood surfaces, or minimalist modern decor.

Clean gently with a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to protect the thin silver layer, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage the underlying copper base.
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