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Fine Pumpkin Shaped Old Sheffield Plated Tea Set C1830
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Fine Pumpkin Shaped Old Sheffield Plated Tea Set C1830

19th century
Sold 2 October 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

This fine three piece tea set is made of Old Sheffield Plate and dates to c1830. It is of beautiful pumpkin form and has rich gilded interiors to the milk jug and sugar bowl. This wonderful tea set is very tactile and with a beautiful floral finial to the tea pot.

In good condition with slight signs of wear consummate with age and use. Some tea staining to interior of tea pot. Very slight copper bleed to some of the raised edges. Some small dimple to the side of the tea pot.

Total weight approx 1.4kg

Tea Pot - span approx 26cm. Height to top of handle approx 16cm.

Milk Jug - span approx 18cm. Height to top of handle approx 12cm

Sugar Bowl - span approx 19cm. Height to top of handle approx 13.5cm..

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Tea Set to the 19th Century.

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SA1155981
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Description
This fine three piece tea set is made of Old Sheffield Plate and dates to c1830. It is of beautiful pumpkin form and has rich gilded interiors to the milk jug and sugar bowl. This wonderful tea set is very tactile and with a beautiful floral finial to the tea pot.
fig 1. An antique silver-plated tea set featuring lobed, pumpkin-shaped bodies, cast scroll handles, and stepped circular bases.
fig 1. Fine Pumpkin Shaped Old Sheffield Plated Tea Set C1830

In good condition with slight signs of wear consummate with age and use. Some tea staining to interior of tea pot. Very slight copper bleed to some of the raised edges. Some small dimple to the side of the tea pot.

fig 2. An antique silver-plated tea set featuring lobed, pumpkin-shaped bodies, cast scroll handles, and stepped circular bases.
fig 2. Fine Pumpkin Shaped Old Sheffield Plated Tea Set C1830

Total weight approx 1.4kg

Tea Pot - span approx 26cm. Height to top of handle approx 16cm.

Milk Jug - span approx 18cm. Height to top of handle approx 12cm

Sugar Bowl - span approx 19cm. Height to top of handle approx 13.5cm..

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Tea Set to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155981
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An antique silver-plated tea set featuring lobed, pumpkin-shaped bodies, cast scroll handles, and stepped circular bases.
Fine Pumpkin Shaped Old Sheffield Plated Tea Set c1830
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An antique silver-plated tea set featuring lobed, pumpkin-shaped bodies, cast scroll handles, and stepped circular bases.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTea Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsLobed melon body, Scroll handle, Cast floral finial, Fluted foot
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 16 cm (6 in)

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Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a layer of silver to a copper core, predominantly produced from the mid-18th century until the introduction of electroplating around 1840.

These items were typically hand-raised from fused metal sheets, featuring soldered applied wire borders, cast handles, and detailed chased or embossed decorative motifs.

Authentic pieces often reveal a subtle yellowish copper line showing along cut edges or areas of wear, and typically pre-date official silver hallmarks, often bearing makers marks instead.

Display the set on a sideboard or serving tray to introduce metallic contrast and reflective texture into dining rooms or living spaces.

Use a non-abrasive silver cloth or specialized mild silver polish specifically formulated for plated items, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage the thin silver layer.
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