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Antique Old Sheffield Plate Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece C1820 19th C
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Antique Old Sheffield Plate Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece C1820 19th C

19th century
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Description

This is an elegant antique Old Sheffield plate and cut glass centrepiece with four sweeping branches, circa 1820 in date.

It has a small decorative cut glass bowl on each of the four arms and a large cut glass bowl in the centre. All raised on a four column stand, the columns joined by a stretcher centred with a large fluted finial.

The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this piece and this exceptional ensemble is sure to add an unparalleled touch of class to any fine dining experience.

Condition:

In really excellent condition, the cut glass pieces with no chips or damage, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 31 cm x Width 52 cm x Depth 50 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches

Old Sheffield Plate

Thomas Boulsover, a Sheffield cutler, invented the process which became called Sheffield plate Circa 1740. The date is uncertain because no patent was taken out. The next known manufacturer was Joseph Hancock, in 1755, but others also began and in 1784 the Sheffield Plate makers obtained an Act of the Parliament legalizing a mark consisting of the full name of the maker and an associated device.

In Sheffield plate a sheet of silver is fused on to a thicker one of copper and the compound billet rolled, both metals expanding equally, become a thin sheet of copper coated with a layer of silver. About 1840 the Electroplate process superseded Sheffield Plate and it’s production ceased about 1860.

Our reference: A4239a

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Silver Cut Glass Epergne to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1115376
Dealers Internal Reference
A4239a
Description
This is an elegant antique Old Sheffield plate and cut glass centrepiece with four sweeping branches, circa 1820 in date.
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It has a small decorative cut glass bowl on each of the four arms and a large cut glass bowl in the centre.
Regent Antiques

All raised on a four column stand, the columns joined by a stretcher centred with a large fluted finial.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century Old Sheffield plate and cut glass epergne centrepiece featuring four branching arms holding smaller crystal dishes beneath a large central glass bowl.
fig 1. Antique Old Sheffield Plate Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece C1820 19th C

The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this piece and this exceptional ensemble is sure to add an unparalleled touch of class to any fine dining experience.

Condition:

In really excellent condition, the cut glass pieces with no chips or damage, please see photos for confirmation.

fig 2. An early nineteenth-century Old Sheffield plate and cut glass epergne centrepiece featuring four branching arms holding smaller crystal dishes beneath a large central glass bowl.
fig 2. Antique Old Sheffield Plate Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece C1820 19th C

Dimensions in cm:

Height 31 cm x Width 52 cm x Depth 50 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 1 foot, 8 inches

Old Sheffield Plate

Thomas Boulsover, a Sheffield cutler, invented the process which became called Sheffield plate Circa 1740. The date is uncertain because no patent was taken out. The next known manufacturer was Joseph Hancock, in 1755, but others also began and in 1784 the Sheffield Plate makers obtained an Act of the Parliament legalizing a mark consisting of the full name of the maker and an associated device.

fig 3. An early nineteenth-century Old Sheffield plate and cut glass epergne centrepiece featuring four branching arms holding smaller crystal dishes beneath a large central glass bowl.
fig 3. Antique Old Sheffield Plate Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece C1820 19th C

In Sheffield plate a sheet of silver is fused on to a thicker one of copper and the compound billet rolled, both metals expanding equally, become a thin sheet of copper coated with a layer of silver. About 1840 the Electroplate process superseded Sheffield Plate and it’s production ceased about 1860.

Our reference: A4239a

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Silver Cut Glass Epergne to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1115376
Dealers Internal Ref
A4239a
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century Old Sheffield plate and cut glass epergne centrepiece featuring four branching arms holding smaller crystal dishes beneath a large central glass bowl.

Antique Old Sheffield Plate Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece C1820 19th C

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An early nineteenth-century Old Sheffield plate and cut glass epergne centrepiece featuring four branching arms holding smaller crystal dishes beneath a large central glass bowl.
Antique Old Sheffield Plate Cut Glass Epergne Centrepiece C1820 19th C
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FAQs

An epergne is an ornate table centrepiece popular during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, designed to hold fruit, sweetmeats, or flowers during formal dining occasions.

Early nineteenth-century epergnes were typically constructed from sterling silver or Old Sheffield plate, featuring hand-cut lead crystal or glass bowls mounted on an embellished metal framework.

Authentic Old Sheffield plate displays a fused layer of silver over copper, often visible as copper bleed on worn raised details, alongside period-appropriate hand-cut glass featuring sharp facets and slight weight variations.

Position the centrepiece as a focal point on a large dining table, sideboard, or kitchen island, left unadorned to showcase the glasswork or filled with fresh produce and botanical elements.

Wash the glass bowls gently using warm water and mild dish detergent, while polishing the silver frame with a soft cloth and specialized silver foam to prevent tarnishing without eroding the silver layer.
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