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Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plated Serving Tureen with Crest
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Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plated Serving Tureen with Crest

19th century
Sold 11 October 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
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A fine Old Sheffield Plated serving tureen by the celebrated manufacturer Matthew Boulton. Dating c1800-1820, with beautiful gadrooned edging and shaped body. With a removable twist handle. The piece is double crested on inlaid silver cartouches with an armoured arm holding a cutlass.

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits. The plating is in very good order with some copper bleeding to the underside and faint internal scratching due to use. With a good strong handle. A slight warp to the lid meaning it does not quite sit flush but overall a fine quality piece.

Weight approx 1.7kg.

Height approx 15cm

Measures approx 29.5cm x 23cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plate Tureen to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA937727
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A fine Old Sheffield Plated serving tureen by the celebrated manufacturer Matthew Boulton. Dating c1800-1820, with beautiful gadrooned edging and shaped body. With a removable twist handle. The piece is double crested on inlaid silver cartouches with an armoured arm holding a cutlass.

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits.

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The plating is in very good order with some copper bleeding to the underside and faint internal scratching due to use.
David Pickett Antiques

With a good strong handle. A slight warp to the lid meaning it does not quite sit flush but overall a fine quality piece.

Weight approx 1.7kg.

Height approx 15cm

Measures approx 29.5cm x 23cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plate Tureen to the 19th Century.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA937727
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the David Pickett Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An antique silver-plated serving tureen featuring an engraved family crest, ornate cast handles, and gadrooned edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique silver-plated serving tureen featuring an engraved family crest, ornate cast handles, and gadrooned edges.
Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plated Serving Tureen with Crest
Ref: SA937727
An antique silver-plated serving tureen featuring an engraved family crest, ornate cast handles, and gadrooned edges.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectServing Tureens
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCopper, Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsGadrooned rim, Cast handle, Engraved family crest
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 29.5 cm (12 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a layer of silver to a copper core, predominantly manufactured from the mid-18th century until the introduction of electroplating in the 1840s.

These pieces were constructed by heating and rolling a copper ingot with a sheet of silver until bonded, then hand-beating, stamping, and soldering the composite metal into intricate tableware forms.

Authenticity is identified by observing subtle copper bleed lines where the base metal shows through at high-wear edges, hand-cut silver wire edging, and makers marks characteristic of the period.

Historic metalware adds reflective metallic contrast and historical weight when displayed on timber furniture, open shelving, or used functionally during dining occasions.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning with non-abrasive silver polishes and soft cloths to protect the thin surface layer of silver from wearing down to the underlying copper core.
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