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Half Pint Old Sheffield Plated Tankard C1830
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Half Pint Old Sheffield Plated Tankard C1830

19th century
Sold 3 May 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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A fine half pint tankard made of Old Sheffield Plate. Faintly marked for 'WR' dating the piece to 1830-1837. Beautiful shaping to the body and engraved to front for 'AHB' and for the 'Gun Inn 1' to the base.

In good condition with very slight copper bleed.

Weight approx 216g.

Height approx 10.5cm

Span approx 11.5cm

Base diameter approx 7.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112679
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Description
A fine half pint tankard made of Old Sheffield Plate. Faintly marked for 'WR' dating the piece to 1830-1837. Beautiful shaping to the body and engraved to front for 'AHB' and for the 'Gun Inn 1' to the base.

In good condition with very slight copper bleed.

Weight approx 216g.

Height approx 10.5cm

Span approx 11.5cm

Base diameter approx 7.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112679
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An antique silver-plated tankard featuring a cylindrical body, stepped base, and a C-scroll handle.
Half Pint Old Sheffield Plated Tankard c1830
Ref: SA1112679
An antique silver-plated tankard featuring a cylindrical body, stepped base, and a C-scroll handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTankards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCopper, Silver (Old Sheffield Plate)
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsC-scroll handle, Stepped base, Cylindrical body
  • SizeH 10.5 cm (4 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

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

These items were manufactured by fusing silver and copper sheets under high heat, then hammering, spinning, or soldering the composite metal into shape, often featuring applied silver wire borders to conceal exposed copper edges.

Authentic pieces often reveal a faint yellowish copper line along the cut edges or where wear has occurred, lack standard sterling hallmarks due to period regulations, and typically exhibit heavy, solid craftsmanship distinct from later electroplated wares.

Antique metal vessels add tactile contrast and historical depth when displayed on open shelving, used as small vases for botanical stems, or styled as decorative accents on wooden surfaces.

Preserve the finish by washing gently with mild soap and warm water, drying immediately with a soft cloth, and using non-abrasive silver polishes sparingly to protect the thin exterior silver layer from excessive wear.
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