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Good Old Sheffield Plated Warming Dish C1820
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Good Old Sheffield Plated Warming Dish C1820

19th century
Sold 9 December 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
This “Good Old Sheffield Plated Warming Dish C1820” found a buyer.

It was listed by David Pickett Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This fine warming dish is made of Old Sheffield Plate. Dating to c1820, the piece has lion paw feet and gorgeous lion head handles. With a screw topped vent for hot water to the side and a removable handle to the lid.

Generally in god condition with some signs of usage and some copper bleed to the lid.

Weight approx 2.5kg

Total height approx 18cm

Measures approx 27cm x 23.5cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA947325
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Description
This fine warming dish is made of Old Sheffield Plate. Dating to c1820, the piece has lion paw feet and gorgeous lion head handles. With a screw topped vent for hot water to the side and a removable handle to the lid.

Generally in god condition with some signs of usage and some copper bleed to the lid.

Weight approx 2.5kg

Total height approx 18cm

Measures approx 27cm x 23.5cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA947325
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Good Old Sheffield Plated Warming Dish C1820

Archive II A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges. View II
Archive III A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges. View III
Archive IV A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges. View IV
Archive V A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges. View V
Archive VI A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges. View IX
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United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2020
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A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges.
Good Old Sheffield Plated Warming Dish c1820
Ref: SA947325
A rectangular silver-plated warming dish on four feet with a domed lid and ring handle, showing minor copper bleed on the edges.
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  • ObjectServing Dishes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver, Copper, Base Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBeaded border, Paw feet, Loop handle, Domed lid
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 23.5 cm (9 in)

Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a layer of sterling silver to a base of copper, predominantly produced between the mid-18th century and the mid-19th century before electroplating was invented.

These items were crafted using a fusion plate technique where copper and silver ingots were heated and rolled together, often featuring hand-beaten components, soldered mounts, and applied silver wire borders.

Authenticity is typically identified by observing areas of copper show-through where the thin silver layer has worn down over time, lack of modern electroplate hallmarks, and visible seam lines characteristic of early manufacturing.

These pieces add historical contrast and reflective metallic texture when displayed on sideboards, open shelving, or used as functional centrepieces in contemporary dining spaces.

Maintenance requires gentle cleaning with non-abrasive silver creams, avoiding harsh dips that strip the thin silver layer, and storing in a dry environment to prevent excessive tarnishing.
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