Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated these Sheffield Plate Entree Dishes to the 19th Century.
Both also feature a solid silver insert which is engraved with the owners Family Crest. 12ins wide; 9ins deep front-to-back; 6ins high when assembled. (30 x 23 x 15cms). English circa 1800-1840. Priced for the pair.
Old Sheffield Plate is much earlier and completely distinct from “silver plate”. In the 1740’s Thomas Boulsover discovered that copper and silver, when heated, fused together and could be rolled out keeping their proportionate thicknesses. Thus in the 18th century it became popular as an alternative to expensive solid silver, and could be engraved with Coats of Arms and Crests without showing the copper underneath, by insetting a solid silver panel, as is the case with these dishes.
Please note that this pair of dishes is not on view in the shop: for further details please telephone +44 07860 818212 or e-mail: kerry@quietstreetantiques.net ~ in the normal way.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated these Sheffield Plate Entree Dishes to the 19th Century.
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Good Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Dishes
