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Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Dish Ring / Potato Ring
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Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Dish Ring / Potato Ring

18th century
Sold 21 March 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A rare dish ring or potato ring made of Old Sheffield Plate. Bearing no makers marks but possibly Irish in origin and dating to c1770-1780. Beautifully pierced design featuring birds and a windmill motif. A truly eye catching piece.

In good condition with some copper bleed to the edges/design due to age and use. No dents or splits.

Weight approx 376g.

Height approx 12.5cm

Diameter at top approx 18cm

Base diameter approx 20.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plated Potato Ring to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1130550
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Description
A rare dish ring or potato ring made of Old Sheffield Plate. Bearing no makers marks but possibly Irish in origin and dating to c1770-1780. Beautifully pierced design featuring birds and a windmill motif. A truly eye catching piece.

In good condition with some copper bleed to the edges/design due to age and use. No dents or splits.

Weight approx 376g.

Height approx 12.5cm

Diameter at top approx 18cm

Base diameter approx 20.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plated Potato Ring to the 18th Century.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1130550
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I An ornate Old Sheffield plated potato ring featuring pierced decoration and a central cartouche. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Dish Ring / Potato Ring

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An ornate Old Sheffield plated potato ring featuring pierced decoration and a central cartouche.
Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Dish Ring / Potato Ring
Ref: SA1130550
An ornate Old Sheffield plated potato ring featuring pierced decoration and a central cartouche.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDish Rings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Copper
  • ColourSilver and Copper
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork, Embossed foliage, Central cartouche, Beaded rim
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Potato rings, also known as dish rings, first appeared in Ireland and Britain during the early 18th century. They were traditionally placed in the centre of the dining table to elevate a bowl of potatoes or other dishes off the wood.

Old Sheffield plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a thin sheet of sterling silver to a thicker copper core using heat and pressure, often featuring hand-pierced and embossed details.

Authenticity is identified by examining the edges and worn high points where the reddish copper core peeks through the silver layer, along with the absence of modern electroplate marks and the use of early manufacturing techniques.

An antique potato ring can be used as a striking table centrepiece, filled with seasonal foliage, or displayed on a sideboard to add historic character and metallic contrast to contemporary spaces.

Preserve Old Sheffield plate by cleaning it gently with a non-abrasive silver cloth to avoid wearing through the thin silver layer to the copper beneath, and store it in a stable, dry environment.
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