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A Charming Old Sheffield Plate Perfume Funnel
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A Charming Old Sheffield Plate Perfume Funnel

18th century
Description

A charming Georgian perfume funnel. This rare and delightful piece is in Old Sheffield silver plate. It is of traditional shape and would be used for decanting perfume into bottles for use. A lovely and very practical piece for the collector. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. No wear to the silver plate.

Date :- Circa 1830.

Origin :- English - Old Sheffield Plate, silver over copper.

Length :- 3.5 cms.

Diameter :- 3.1 cms. (widest point).

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
3.1cm (1.22")
Depth
3.1cm (1.22")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plate Perfume Funnel to the Georgian era.

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SA1214843
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ACA2316
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Description
A charming Georgian perfume funnel. This rare and delightful piece is in Old Sheffield silver plate. It is of traditional shape and would be used for decanting perfume into bottles for use. A lovely and very practical piece for the collector. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An Old Sheffield plate silver perfume funnel featuring a conical bowl and a narrow tapered spout resting upright.
fig 1. A Charming Old Sheffield Plate Perfume Funnel

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£18.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. No wear to the silver plate.

Date :- Circa 1830.

Origin :- English - Old Sheffield Plate, silver over copper.

Length :- 3.5 cms.

Diameter :- 3.1 cms. (widest point).

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
3.1cm (1.22")
Depth
3.1cm (1.22")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plate Perfume Funnel to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214843
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2316
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I An Old Sheffield plate silver perfume funnel featuring a conical bowl and a narrow tapered spout resting upright.

A charming Old Sheffield plate perfume funnel

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Andrew Cox Antiques
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An Old Sheffield plate silver perfume funnel featuring a conical bowl and a narrow tapered spout resting upright.
A charming Old Sheffield plate perfume funnel
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An Old Sheffield plate silver perfume funnel featuring a conical bowl and a narrow tapered spout resting upright.
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Developed in the mid-18th century by Thomas Boulsover, the Old Sheffield plate process fused a layer of silver to a copper ingot before rolling it into sheets. Small dressing table items, such as perfume funnels, were crafted during the Georgian and Regency eras to enable the precise transfer of liquid fragrances into narrow-necked bottles.

These items were constructed from fused silver-and-copper sheet metal, shaped using hand-hammering, die-stamping, and seam-soldering techniques. The tapered spout was joined to the conical body, and the rim was often finished with a turned edge or drawn silver wire to hide the exposed copper layer.

Authentic Old Sheffield plate often demonstrates copper exposure, known as bleeding, in areas subject to repeated polishing. Unlike electroplated silver developed in the 1840s, genuine Georgian pieces feature visible soldered seams, folded or reeded wire edges, and distinct stamped maker marks rather than standard electroplate alphanumeric codes.

This small decorative metalwork object can be arranged on a marble vanity tray alongside vintage glass scent bottles, or positioned on a bathroom counter. It also serves as a collectible display piece inside a glass-fronted cabinet or curio box.

Maintain the surface by wiping with a soft, dry cotton cloth and applying a mild, non-abrasive silver polish sparingly when required. Avoid chemical immersion dips and harsh rubbing, as excessive abrasion permanently removes the delicate outer silver layer and exposes the underlying copper.
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