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A Set of 3 Old Sheffield Plated Warming Plates C1800
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A Set of 3 Old Sheffield Plated Warming Plates C1800

19th century
Sold 21 July 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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A good set of 3 warming plates made of Old Sheffield Plate c1800. No makers mark but the interiors have visible seams. Wonderful clean lines with removable lids and two drop handles.

The condition is good overall. The exteriors are very clean with little plate wear but have the odd scratch and knock due to age and use. The interiors are unpolished and have extensive copper bleed.

Total weight approx 2.3kg

Diameter approx 20cm

Height approx 3.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plated Warming Plates to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA855851
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Description
A good set of 3 warming plates made of Old Sheffield Plate c1800. No makers mark but the interiors have visible seams. Wonderful clean lines with removable lids and two drop handles.

The condition is good overall.

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The exteriors are very clean with little plate wear but have the odd scratch and knock due to age and use.
David Pickett Antiques

The interiors are unpolished and have extensive copper bleed.

Total weight approx 2.3kg

Diameter approx 20cm

Height approx 3.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Sheffield Plated Warming Plates to the 1800s.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA855851
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I Three round, polished silver-plated warming plates with side handles arranged on a neutral surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Set of 3 Old Sheffield Plated Warming Plates C1800

Archive II Three round, polished silver-plated warming plates with side handles arranged on a neutral surface. View II
Archive III Three round, polished silver-plated warming plates with side handles arranged on a neutral surface. View III
Archive IV Three round, polished silver-plated warming plates with side handles arranged on a neutral surface. View IV
Archive V Three round, polished silver-plated warming plates with side handles arranged on a neutral surface. View V
Archive VI Three round, polished silver-plated warming plates with side handles arranged on a neutral surface. View VI
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David Pickett Antiques

David Pickett Antiques
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Three round, polished silver-plated warming plates with side handles arranged on a neutral surface.
A Set of 3 Old Sheffield Plated Warming Plates c1800
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Three round, polished silver-plated warming plates with side handles arranged on a neutral surface.
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  • ObjectServeware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRaised rim, Loop handles, Circular form, Double-walled construction
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

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Old Sheffield Plate is a fused metal technique developed in the 18th century, involving a thin sheet of silver fused to a copper base, predominantly produced between the 1740s and the introduction of electroplating in the 1840s.

These items were crafted using the fusion process of layering sterling silver onto a heavy copper core, often featuring soldered handles and threaded or plugged filling holes for hot water.

Authenticity is identified by observing the characteristic copper edge bleed where the base metal shows through wear, the absence of electroplate marks, and hand-beaten or soldered construction details typical of the Georgian era.

These pieces can be displayed on sideboards or open shelving to introduce metallic warmth, contrasting against natural wood textures or modern minimalist surfaces.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning with non-abrasive silver polishes, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage the thin silver layer, and storing them in low-humidity environments.
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