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A Fine Old Sheffield Plated Lidded Tankard
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A Fine Old Sheffield Plated Lidded Tankard

19th century
Sold 22 May 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A fine lidded tankard made of Old Sheffield Plate. Marked to the rim with a workman's mark above a rubbed 'London' stamp. Dating to c1800-1820. Holding approximately one pint. A very heavy and tactile item with a very good fitting lid.

The condition is very good overall with no splits. One tiny dent to the body and very minor patches of copper bleed to the raised edges. The rest of the plating is in very good order and has a clean interior.

Weight approx 526g.

Height approx 16cm.

Base diameter approx 10.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA924832
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Description
A fine lidded tankard made of Old Sheffield Plate. Marked to the rim with a workman's mark above a rubbed 'London' stamp. Dating to c1800-1820. Holding approximately one pint. A very heavy and tactile item with a very good fitting lid.
fig 1. An upright, polished silver-plated lidded tankard with a stepped dome lid, curved handle, and subtle copper bleed along the rims.
fig 1. A Fine Old Sheffield Plated Lidded Tankard

The condition is very good overall with no splits. One tiny dent to the body and very minor patches of copper bleed to the raised edges. The rest of the plating is in very good order and has a clean interior.

Weight approx 526g.

Height approx 16cm.

Base diameter approx 10.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA924832
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I An upright, polished silver-plated lidded tankard with a stepped dome lid, curved handle, and subtle copper bleed along the rims. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Fine Old Sheffield Plated Lidded Tankard

Archive II An upright, polished silver-plated lidded tankard with a stepped dome lid, curved handle, and subtle copper bleed along the rims. View II
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David Pickett Antiques

David Pickett Antiques
Telephone 07908 951 895
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Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/davidpickettantiques
Verified Since Sep 2020
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An upright, polished silver-plated lidded tankard with a stepped dome lid, curved handle, and subtle copper bleed along the rims.
A Fine Old Sheffield Plated Lidded Tankard
Ref: SA924832
An upright, polished silver-plated lidded tankard with a stepped dome lid, curved handle, and subtle copper bleed along the rims.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTankards & Steins
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsStepped dome lid, Scroll handle, Thumbpiece lift, Copper bleed seams
  • SizeH 16 cm (6 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Old Sheffield Plate is an early composite material created by fusing a thin layer of sterling silver to a thicker copper core, a technique invented in the 18th century before electroplating became common.

These items were traditionally constructed using a base of copper fused with silver, often featuring soldered joints and applied wire rims of solid silver to conceal the underlying copper edges.

Authenticity is often identified by visible traces of copper bleeding through where the thin silver layer has worn down over time, particularly along raised edges and high-friction points.

Such pieces add historical texture when displayed on a bookshelf or sideboard, contrasting effectively against contemporary minimalist or traditional dark academia design schemes.

Clean gently using a specialized, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth, avoiding aggressive scrubbing to protect the delicate plated layer from wearing away entirely.
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