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Late 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Lidded Tankard
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Late 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Lidded Tankard

18th century
Sold 6 December 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A very good Old Sheffield Plated lidded tankard, dating to the late 18th Century to the early 19th Century. Bearing no makers marks but with visible seams. Wonderful tactile and heavy object with an ornately decorated thumb piece and turned wooden base. The interior is very clean but with a false bottom.

The condition is good with some copper bleed to the raised edges as to be expected. Possibly a small early repair to the hinged lid. Slight misshaping to base.

Weight approx 713g.

Height approx 19cm.

Total span approx 18cm.

Base diameter approx 13cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plate Tankard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152194
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Description
A very good Old Sheffield Plated lidded tankard, dating to the late 18th Century to the early 19th Century. Bearing no makers marks but with visible seams. Wonderful tactile and heavy object with an ornately decorated thumb piece and turned wooden base. The interior is very clean but with a false bottom.
fig 1. A metal lidded tankard showing silver plating with subtle copper bleed along the rims and handle.
fig 1. Late 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Lidded Tankard

The condition is good with some copper bleed to the raised edges as to be expected. Possibly a small early repair to the hinged lid. Slight misshaping to base.

Weight approx 713g.

Height approx 19cm.

Total span approx 18cm.

Base diameter approx 13cm

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plate Tankard to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152194
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I A metal lidded tankard showing silver plating with subtle copper bleed along the rims and handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Lidded Tankard

Archive II A metal lidded tankard showing silver plating with subtle copper bleed along the rims and handle. View II
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David Pickett Antiques

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A metal lidded tankard showing silver plating with subtle copper bleed along the rims and handle.
Late 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Lidded Tankard
Ref: SA1152194
A metal lidded tankard showing silver plating with subtle copper bleed along the rims and handle.
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  • ObjectTankards & Flagons
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCopper, Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsDomed lid, C-scroll handle, Stepped foot, Applied wire rim
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

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Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a thin sheet of silver onto a heavier copper core, predominantly manufactured from the mid-18th century until the introduction of electroplating in the 1840s.

These pieces were constructed by melting or fusing silver and copper together under heat before rolling them into sheets, which were then hand-hammered, soldered, and shaped into vessels, often featuring applied silver wire borders to conceal exposed copper edges.

Authentic pieces are typically identified by visible traces of copper showing through the thin silver layer along high-wear areas or cut edges, known as copper bleed, as well as the absence of standard silversmith hallmarking which was restricted for makers of plated goods.

An antique metal vessel can be integrated into contemporary interior schemes by displaying it as a sculptural accent on a sideboard, open shelving, or a mantelpiece, contrasting its historic metallic texture with minimalist surroundings.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning using non-abrasive silver polishes and soft cloths to avoid wearing through the thin silver layer to the underlying copper, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage historic surfaces.
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