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Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Soup Ladle
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Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Soup Ladle

18th century
Sold 8 April 2026 · David Pickett Antiques
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This beautiful soup ladle is made of Old Sheffield Plate and dates to c1770. This rare piece bears no makers marks and has lovely fluted edges to the bowl, reeded edge detailing to the handle and a stylised shell motif to the reverse.

In good condition with only very slight signs of wear.

Weight approx 203g.

Length approx 37.5cm

Diameter of bowl approx 10cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1204425
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Description
This beautiful soup ladle is made of Old Sheffield Plate and dates to c1770.
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This rare piece bears no makers marks and has lovely fluted edges to the bowl, reeded edge detailing to the handle and a stylised shell motif to the reverse.
David Pickett Antiques

In good condition with only very slight signs of wear.

Weight approx 203g.

Length approx 37.5cm

Diameter of bowl approx 10cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Width
37.5cm (14.76")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1204425
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An antique silver-plated soup ladle featuring a reeded handle and a fluted, shell-edge bowl. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique silver-plated soup ladle featuring a reeded handle and a fluted, shell-edge bowl. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique silver-plated soup ladle featuring a reeded handle and a fluted, shell-edge bowl.
Rare 18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Soup Ladle
Ref: SA1204425
An antique silver-plated soup ladle featuring a reeded handle and a fluted, shell-edge bowl.
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  • ObjectServing Utensils
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFused Silver and Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsReeded border, Fluted bowl, Shell rim
  • SizeW 37.5 cm (15 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a thin sheet of sterling silver to a thicker base of copper, predominantly produced from the mid-18th century until the mid-19th century before electroplating was invented.

These pieces were crafted by thermally fusing silver and copper ingots together, then rolling them into sheets that were hand-shaped, hammered, and soldered by skilled artisans.

Authenticity is often identified by observing subtle traces of copper showing through the worn high points of the silver, indicating the fused laminate construction rather than modern electroplating.

They can be displayed on dining tables as statement centerpieces or arranged within glass-fronted cabinets to add historical texture and metallic contrast to modern schemes.

Maintenance requires gentle cleaning with non-abrasive silver polishes and microfiber cloths to protect the thin veneer of silver from wearing away through excessive scrubbing.
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