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Good Large Old Sheffield Plated Tankard C1800
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Good Large Old Sheffield Plated Tankard C1800

19th century
Description

This large substantial tankard dates to c1800 but bears no makers marks. Made of Old Sheffield Plate and seamed visibly to the interior and exterior. Beautifully decorative ridging to the exterior. Engraved for the intials 'GH' to the front.

In good condition with some surface wear and copper bleed to the raised edges.

Weight approx 604g.

Height approx 16.5cm.

Span approx 16cm

Base diameter approx 11cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Antique Sheffield Plate Tankard to the 1800s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08839265
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-235 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Visible vertical brazed seam: rolled plate formed before seamless tube drawing.
Copper showing on the reeded ribs: fused silver plate worn through by handling.
Hand-engraved script initials: period copperplate lettering cut into the silver.
Gilt interior with exposed seam: early protective wash applied over copper.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1119895
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Description
This large substantial tankard dates to c1800 but bears no makers marks. Made of Old Sheffield Plate and seamed visibly to the interior and exterior. Beautifully decorative ridging to the exterior. Engraved for the intials 'GH' to the front.

In good condition with some surface wear and copper bleed to the raised edges.

Weight approx 604g.

Height approx 16.5cm.

Span approx 16cm

Base diameter approx 11cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Antique Sheffield Plate Tankard to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 08839265
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-235 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Visible vertical brazed seam: rolled plate formed before seamless tube drawing.
Copper showing on the reeded ribs: fused silver plate worn through by handling.
Hand-engraved script initials: period copperplate lettering cut into the silver.
Gilt interior with exposed seam: early protective wash applied over copper.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119895
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A cylindrical Georgian Sheffield plated silver tankard featuring horizontal reeded bands, an engraved monogram, and a polished loop handle.
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Archive I A cylindrical Georgian Sheffield plated silver tankard featuring horizontal reeded bands, an engraved monogram, and a polished loop handle.

Good Large Old Sheffield Plated Tankard C1800

Archive II A cylindrical Georgian Sheffield plated silver tankard featuring horizontal reeded bands, an engraved monogram, and a polished loop handle. View II
Archive III A cylindrical Georgian Sheffield plated silver tankard featuring horizontal reeded bands, an engraved monogram, and a polished loop handle. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical Georgian Sheffield plated silver tankard featuring horizontal reeded bands, an engraved monogram, and a polished loop handle. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical Georgian Sheffield plated silver tankard featuring horizontal reeded bands, an engraved monogram, and a polished loop handle. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical Georgian Sheffield plated silver tankard featuring horizontal reeded bands, an engraved monogram, and a polished loop handle. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical Georgian Sheffield plated silver tankard featuring horizontal reeded bands, an engraved monogram, and a polished loop handle. View VII
Archive VIII A cylindrical Georgian Sheffield plated silver tankard featuring horizontal reeded bands, an engraved monogram, and a polished loop handle. View VIII
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A cylindrical Georgian Sheffield plated silver tankard featuring horizontal reeded bands, an engraved monogram, and a polished loop handle.
Good Large Old Sheffield Plated Tankard c1800
Ref: SA1119895
A cylindrical Georgian Sheffield plated silver tankard featuring horizontal reeded bands, an engraved monogram, and a polished loop handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTankards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSheffield Plate, Copper, Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsReeded bands, Engraved monogram, Loop handle
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

This Georgian Sheffield plated tankard stands as a substantial drinking vessel dating to 1800. It exhibits a polished silver colour with visible copper bleed along the raised edges of the decorative ridging, showing surface wear from age. The cylindrical body displays horizontal reeded bands encircling the middle and base sections, complemented by an engraved monogram of the initials 'GH' on the front surface. A vertical loop handle attaches to the back, while seams remain visible to both the interior and exterior. Measuring 16.5 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 11 cm deep, this piece serves well for display or use atop a sideboard in a gentleman's library or dining space. The sturdy proportions and traditional metal construction provide a functional drinking vessel suitable for modern interior settings that value period tavern or domestic drinkware.

FAQs

Invented in the mid-18th century, Old Sheffield Plate refers to a process of fusing a sheet of sterling silver onto a copper ingot prior to rolling it into sheets for crafting decorative metalware.

Craftsmen fused thin silver layers over copper, rolled the sheet metal, and hand-formed the cylindrical body, attaching soldered rims and hand-engraved embellishments.

Authentic pieces frequently show copper exposed beneath worn silver edges, known as bleeding, along with visible seams, turned bases, and stamped maker marks rather than electroplating indicators.

An antique silver tankard serves as a functional pencil holder on an executive desk, a vessel for small floral displays, or a decorative accent arranged on a drinks cart or sideboard.

Clean gently using a soft cotton cloth and a specialized non-abrasive silver polish, taking care to preserve natural patination without scrubbing through the outer silver layer.
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