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An Old Sheffield Plated Communion Jug - Wesleyan Chapel Poplar
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An Old Sheffield Plated Communion Jug - Wesleyan Chapel Poplar

19th century
Sold 14 August 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A fabulous early 19th Century lidded communion jug made of Old Sheffield Plate. With an inlaid silver cartouche engraved for 'Wesleyan Chapel Poplar'. With visible internal and external seams and no makers mark. This jug dates to c1830 and is a superb substantial piece.

The condition is very good with no major dents, some slight copper bleed to raised edges. With a good fitting lid and beautiful clean lines.

Weight approx 1.3kg.

Total height approx 29cm.

Total span approx 24cm

Base diameter approx 17cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plated Communion Jug to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA790827
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Description
A fabulous early 19th Century lidded communion jug made of Old Sheffield Plate. With an inlaid silver cartouche engraved for 'Wesleyan Chapel Poplar'. With visible internal and external seams and no makers mark. This jug dates to c1830 and is a superb substantial piece.
fig 1. An old Sheffield plated communion jug featuring a hinged lid, scroll handle, flared base, and inscribed chapel text on the body.
fig 1. An Old Sheffield Plated Communion Jug - Wesleyan Chapel Poplar

The condition is very good with no major dents, some slight copper bleed to raised edges. With a good fitting lid and beautiful clean lines.

Weight approx 1.3kg.

Total height approx 29cm.

Total span approx 24cm

Base diameter approx 17cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plated Communion Jug to the 19th Century.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA790827
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
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Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An old Sheffield plated communion jug featuring a hinged lid, scroll handle, flared base, and inscribed chapel text on the body.
An Old Sheffield Plated Communion Jug - Wesleyan Chapel Poplar
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An old Sheffield plated communion jug featuring a hinged lid, scroll handle, flared base, and inscribed chapel text on the body.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectJugs and Pitchers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHinged dome lid, Scroll handle, Flares base, Engraved script lettering
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Old Sheffield Plate is a composite material formed by fusing a layer of silver onto a copper base, typically produced from the mid-18th century until the mid-19th century before electroplating replaced the technique.

Items were manufactured by fusing sterling silver and copper ingots under heat, then rolling them into sheets. Components such as handles, spouts, and feet were hand-soldered, and seams often reveal subtle traces of the underlying copper layer.

Authenticity is identified by visible copper bleeding along the edges and seams where the thin silver layer has worn away, distinctive weight, and the absence of standard electroplate hallmarks.

These pieces work well as sculptural focal points on sideboards, mantels, or open shelving, contrasting cleanly against contemporary minimalist or traditional dark academia backdrops.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and specialised non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding aggressive rubbing that could expose further copper beneath the thin silver layer.
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