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Good Old Sheffield Plated Game Cover with Coat of Arms C1800
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Good Old Sheffield Plated Game Cover with Coat of Arms C1800

19th century
Sold 4 April 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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This unusual rectangular shaped game cover is made of Old Sheffield Plate. Bearing no makers marks and dating to c1800, this piece has a beautiful Coat of Arms to the front on an inlaid silver cartouche. Tinned to the interior and with a sturdy handle.

In good condition with very slight signs of age related, with virtually no loss to the plate. A couple of very minor knocks to the body.

Weight approx 877g.

Height approx 21cm

Measures approx 35cm x 25cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Antique Old Sheffield Plate Game Cover to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1134366
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Description
This unusual rectangular shaped game cover is made of Old Sheffield Plate.
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Bearing no makers marks and dating to c1800, this piece has a beautiful Coat of Arms to the front on an inlaid silver cartouche.
David Pickett Antiques

Tinned to the interior and with a sturdy handle.

fig 1. An antique Old Sheffield Plate dome-shaped game cover featuring an engraved coat of arms and a looped handle.
fig 1. Good Old Sheffield Plated Game Cover with Coat of Arms C1800

In good condition with very slight signs of age related, with virtually no loss to the plate. A couple of very minor knocks to the body.

Weight approx 877g.

Height approx 21cm

Measures approx 35cm x 25cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Antique Old Sheffield Plate Game Cover to the 19th Century.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134366
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the David Pickett Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An antique Old Sheffield Plate dome-shaped game cover featuring an engraved coat of arms and a looped handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique Old Sheffield Plate dome-shaped game cover featuring an engraved coat of arms and a looped handle.
Good Old Sheffield Plated Game Cover with Coat of Arms c1800
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An antique Old Sheffield Plate dome-shaped game cover featuring an engraved coat of arms and a looped handle.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFused silver and copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved coat of arms, Loop handle, Beaded border
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

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Preservation requires gentle cleaning with a specialist non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to avoid wearing through the thin fused silver layer down to the exposed copper beneath.

An antique silver dome can be displayed as a striking centrepiece on a sideboard or dining table, reflecting light and adding historical texture to a contemporary or traditional scheme.

Authenticity is identified by inspecting edges and wear spots for the telltale reddish hue of the underlying copper core, alongside period-appropriate hand-engraving and the absence of electroplate marks.

These covers were traditionally produced by fusing sterling silver to copper sheets using heat and pressure, then hand-forming the metal over stakes and applying soldered mounts, handles, and engraved heraldry.

Old Sheffield Plate is a composite material made by fusing a layer of silver onto a copper core, a technique invented in the 18th century and largely superseded by electroplating in the mid-19th century.
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