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Rare Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket C1780
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Rare Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket C1780

18th century
Sold 15 February 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

This is a fine example of a wirework basket made of Old Sheffield Plate. Dating to c1780-1800 and with a ducal crest of a swan to the centre of the bowl. With elegant lines and a good strong swing handle.

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits. All of the wires are intact. The plating is in very order but with small patches of copper bleed to the wirework and the central crest.

Weight approx 641g.

Height to top of handle approx 28cm.

Height to top of bowl approx 14cm

Measures approx 36.5cm x 22.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plated Basket to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
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SA947365
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Description
This is a fine example of a wirework basket made of Old Sheffield Plate. Dating to c1780-1800 and with a ducal crest of a swan to the centre of the bowl. With elegant lines and a good strong swing handle.

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits. All of the wires are intact.

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The plating is in very order but with small patches of copper bleed to the wirework and the central crest.
David Pickett Antiques

Weight approx 641g.

Height to top of handle approx 28cm.

Height to top of bowl approx 14cm

Measures approx 36.5cm x 22.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plated Basket to the 18th Century.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
36.5cm (14.37")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA947365
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I An oval Old Sheffield plated wirework basket featuring an arched handle and an openwork skeletal frame resting on an oval footed base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket C1780

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An oval Old Sheffield plated wirework basket featuring an arched handle and an openwork skeletal frame resting on an oval footed base.
Rare Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket c1780
Ref: SA947365
An oval Old Sheffield plated wirework basket featuring an arched handle and an openwork skeletal frame resting on an oval footed base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Baskets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFused silver and copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsWirework frame, Arched handle, Pierced metal, Oval pedestal base
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 36.5 cm (14 in) x D 22.5 cm (9 in)

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Old Sheffield plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a thin sheet of silver to a copper base, predominantly produced from the mid-18th century until the mid-19th century before electroplating was introduced.

These items were manufactured by fusing sterling silver and copper through heat and pressure, then hand-forming the metal into complex wirework, pierced designs, or shaped structures soldered together.

Authentic pieces often reveal a thin line of copper showing along cut edges, seams, or areas of wear, and they typically pre-date official silver hallmarks, sometimes bearing makers marks or initials.

They can be utilised as functional table centerpieces, decorative display objects on sideboards, or minimalist containers for seasonal botanicals to introduce metallic texture and historic contrast into contemporary spaces.

Preserve the metal by cleaning infrequently with specialised silver cloths, avoiding harsh abrasive dips that can strip the thin silver layer, and storing them in low-humidity environments to prevent tarnishing.
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