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Large Old Sheffield Plated Communion Chalice 1840
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Large Old Sheffield Plated Communion Chalice 1840

19th century
Sold 7 January 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A large communion chalice made of Old Sheffield Plate. Wonderfully proportioned piece with engraving to the front for 'Barbican Chapel 1840'. With a beautiful gilded interior and of good heavy quality. Visibly seamed to the reverse.

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits. The plating is in good order with slight wear around the rim.

Weight approx 690g.

Height approx 20.5cm.

Base diameter approx 10cm.

Diameter at rim approx 11cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Communion Chalice to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1108126
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Description
A large communion chalice made of Old Sheffield Plate. Wonderfully proportioned piece with engraving to the front for 'Barbican Chapel 1840'. With a beautiful gilded interior and of good heavy quality. Visibly seamed to the reverse.
fig 1. A polished silver-plated communion chalice with an engraved inscription and a stepped round base.
fig 1. Large Old Sheffield Plated Communion Chalice 1840

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits. The plating is in good order with slight wear around the rim.

Weight approx 690g.

Height approx 20.5cm.

Base diameter approx 10cm.

Diameter at rim approx 11cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Communion Chalice to the 19th Century.

Height
20.5cm (8.07")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1108126
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I A polished silver-plated communion chalice with an engraved inscription and a stepped round base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Old Sheffield Plated Communion Chalice 1840

Archive II A polished silver-plated communion chalice with an engraved inscription and a stepped round base. View II
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A polished silver-plated communion chalice with an engraved inscription and a stepped round base.
Large Old Sheffield Plated Communion Chalice 1840
Ref: SA1108126
A polished silver-plated communion chalice with an engraved inscription and a stepped round base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChalice
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsStepped foot, Turned stem, Engraved lettering, Gilt interior
  • SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 10 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 core, predominantly manufactured between the 1740s and the mid-19th century before electroplating became common.

These vessels were typically constructed using a fused metal sheet of silver and copper, often featuring a gilt interior (wash-gilding with gold) and hand-hammered or turned components assembled with traditional soldering.

Authentic pieces often reveal a thin line of exposed copper along cut edges or areas of wear, lack modern electroplate hallmarks, and frequently feature makers marks or scratch-engraved ecclesiastical inscriptions typical of the period.

Such historic metalware objects make striking decorative accents when displayed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard, adding a layer of metallic contrast and historical texture to contemporary or traditional schemes.

Careful maintenance involves using a very gentle, non-abrasive silver polish only when necessary to avoid wearing through the thin silver layer, and avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage the copper base or historic gilding.
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