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Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Beer Jug Early Marks
David Pickett Antiques
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Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Beer Jug Early Marks

18th century
Description

A beautiful beer jug made of Old Sheffield Plate and bearing unattributed makers marks dating to c1760. The piece is visibly seamed to both the interior and the exterior and has a wooden base. The spout would have been a later addition. A well proportioned piece.

In good overall condition with some slight surface wear, a very clean interior and one small dent to the rim of the base.

Weight approx 743g.

Height approx 19.5cm.

Span approx 21cm.

Base diameter approx 13cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plate Beer Jug to the 18th Century.

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SA1191322
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Description
A beautiful beer jug made of Old Sheffield Plate and bearing unattributed makers marks dating to c1760. The piece is visibly seamed to both the interior and the exterior and has a wooden base. The spout would have been a later addition. A well proportioned piece.
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In good overall condition with some slight surface wear, a very clean interior and one small dent to the rim of the base.
David Pickett Antiques

Weight approx 743g.

Height approx 19.5cm.

Span approx 21cm.

Base diameter approx 13cm.

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plate Beer Jug to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191322
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An 18th-century silver-plated beer jug with a domed hinged lid, thumbpiece, spout, and curved scroll handle.
Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Beer Jug Early Marks
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Old Sheffield plate refers to a technique discovered in the 18th century where a layer of silver was fused onto copper ingots before being rolled into sheets. This process allowed craftsmen to create silver-appearing hollowware and tableware at a fraction of the cost of solid sterling silver.

These vessels were typically made from Old Sheffield plate, pewter, or solid sterling silver. The construction involved rolling fused silver-and-copper sheets, seam-joining the body, and fitting cast handles, thumbpieces, and hinged lids.

Authentic pieces often show early maker or pseudo-hallmarks, trace copper exposure where the silver coating has worn (known as bleeding), and seam joints from hand rolling. Period items also feature die-struck decorative elements and hand-raised forms typical of 18th-century manufacture.

Position the item as a sculptural accent on a sideboard, drinks trolley, or bookcase to add historical texture. It can also function as an elegant container for dried botanicals or stand alone as a focal point within a traditional metalware display.

Clean gently with a soft cloth and a specialized non-abrasive silver polish to prevent wearing down the thin layer of silver plate. Store in a dry environment to minimise tarnish and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that could expose the underlying copper core.
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