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Large Old Sheffield Plated Tea Urn Samovar by Matthew Boulton
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Large Old Sheffield Plated Tea Urn Samovar by Matthew Boulton

19th century
Sold 9 April 2026 · David Pickett Antiques
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This very large and impressive tea urn or samovar is made of Old Sheffield Plate. Dating to c1820 and marked with the two stars of Matthew Boulton to the base and the inside of the lid. With wonderfully large lion paw feet, very substantial handles and a superb pineapple shaped finial. Tinned to the interior and the base. A truly substantial and eye catching display piece.

In good condition with slight surface wear due to age and use. The tap is missing one small cap to the lefthand side and the top of the tap is slightly loose. The plating is in remarkably good order.

Weight approx 7.4kg.

Height approx 48cm

Span approx 38cm

Depth including tap approx 41cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1206842
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Description
This very large and impressive tea urn or samovar is made of Old Sheffield Plate.
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Dating to c1820 and marked with the two stars of Matthew Boulton to the base and the inside of the lid.
David Pickett Antiques

With wonderfully large lion paw feet, very substantial handles and a superb pineapple shaped finial. Tinned to the interior and the base. A truly substantial and eye catching display piece.

fig 1. An ornate silver plated tea samovar with a pinecone finial, scrolling handles, and claw feet.
fig 1. Large Old Sheffield Plated Tea Urn Samovar by Matthew Boulton

In good condition with slight surface wear due to age and use. The tap is missing one small cap to the lefthand side and the top of the tap is slightly loose. The plating is in remarkably good order.

Weight approx 7.4kg.

Height approx 48cm

Span approx 38cm

Depth including tap approx 41cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1206842
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 ornate silver plated tea samovar with a pinecone finial, scrolling handles, and claw feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An ornate silver plated tea samovar with a pinecone finial, scrolling handles, and claw feet.
Large Old Sheffield Plated Tea Urn Samovar by Matthew Boulton
Ref: SA1206842
An ornate silver plated tea samovar with a pinecone finial, scrolling handles, and claw feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver plated copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPinecone finial, Acanthus leaf handles, Scroll spigot, Paw feet
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

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

These items were handcrafted from fused copper and silver plates, featuring hand-beaten or cast decorative mounts, often incorporating copper bleeding where the underlying metal shows through wear.

Authenticity is determined by weight, the presence of makers marks or sunburst hallmarks, copper lines visible along cut edges or worn high points, and traditional hand-chased ornamentation.

Positioned as a statement focal point on a sideboard or console table, it adds metallic texture and historic character to both traditional and minimalist modern rooms.

Clean gently with specialised silver cream designed for plated items to avoid wearing through the thin silver layer to the underlying copper, and avoid harsh abrasives.
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