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Rare Old Sheffield Plated Argyll / Gravy Warmer C1790
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Rare Old Sheffield Plated Argyll / Gravy Warmer C1790

18th century
Sold 7 January 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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A very rare Old Sheffield Plated argyll / gravy warmer. Bearing no makers mark but dating to c1790-1800. Featuring a removable lid opening to reveal a central hot water reservoir with lid. Having a beautifully slender turned wooden handle which is very firm. Of hexagonal form.

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits. With only the slightest hint of copper bleed to the raised edges. Very clean interior.

Weight approx 464g.

Height approx 20cm.

Total span approx 19cm.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA959887
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Description
A very rare Old Sheffield Plated argyll / gravy warmer. Bearing no makers mark but dating to c1790-1800. Featuring a removable lid opening to reveal a central hot water reservoir with lid. Having a beautifully slender turned wooden handle which is very firm. Of hexagonal form.
fig 1. An antique silver-plated argyll gravy warmer featuring a faceted body, wooden handle, and pointed finial.
fig 1. Rare Old Sheffield Plated Argyll / Gravy Warmer C1790

The condition is very good overall with no dents or splits. With only the slightest hint of copper bleed to the raised edges. Very clean interior.

Weight approx 464g.

Height approx 20cm.

Total span approx 19cm.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA959887
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I An antique silver-plated argyll gravy warmer featuring a faceted body, wooden handle, and pointed finial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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An antique silver-plated argyll gravy warmer featuring a faceted body, wooden handle, and pointed finial.
Rare Old Sheffield Plated Argyll / Gravy Warmer c1790
Ref: SA959887
An antique silver-plated argyll gravy warmer featuring a faceted body, wooden handle, and pointed finial.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFused silver and copper, wood
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFaceted body, C-scroll wooden handle, Domed lid with finial, Octagonal pedestal foot
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 19 cm (7 in)

FAQs

An argyll is a specialized vessel designed to keep gravy or sauces warm at the dining table during the 18th and 19th centuries, typically featuring an internal jacket for hot water or a heated cylinder.

Old Sheffield Plate is created by fusing a thin layer of sterling silver to a thicker base of copper, often featuring soldered seams, insulated wooden handles, and hand-beaten or cast components.

Authentic pieces often show microscopic copper bleed along exposed edges, heavier weight due to the copper core, and lack standard sterling silver hallmarks, sometimes bearing maker marks or registry numbers.

This piece can be displayed as a focal point on a sideboard or within a glazed cabinet, introducing metallic texture and historic character to modern dining or living spaces.

Maintain the piece by dusting with a soft cloth, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners that could wear through the thin silver layer, and storing it in a low-humidity environment.
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