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Pair of Early C19th Regency Period ‘Old Sheffield Plate “ Wine Coolers of Campana Design.
For sale by M Lees and Sons
for sale €1,521     $1,651
£1,300
M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons

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Pair of Early C19th Regency Period ‘Old Sheffield Plate “ Wine Coolers of Campana Design.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of early C19th Regency period “Old Sheffield Plate” wine coolers of campana design.

Smart pair of silver-plate wine coolers with elaborate heavily-cast decoration, and cast detail handles. Constructed in three parts, having detachable rims and removable liners. The waisted campana or bell-shaped bodies , raised on a circular socle foot.

Minor atmospheric ‘bleeding’ or wear to the silver plate from cleaning and handling , showing traces of the copper layer beneath. Very minor dents , commensurate with age use and purpose.

A highly decorative and practical pair of classic style wine-coolers to grace a dining table , sideboard or serving table.

H 11”

W 12”

D 10”

England c.1820

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Regency Silver Wine Coolers to the Regency era.

Independent Date Guide ID 07961185
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-215 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Campana vase form with twin foliate handles: classic Regency dining tableware.
Three-part construction with separate collar and liner: standard arrangement for period coolers.
Copper showing through on raised details: natural wear to fused plate.
Die-rolled floral borders: decorative metalwork of the 1810s and 1820s.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA994455
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 236
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of early C19th Regency period “Old Sheffield Plate” wine coolers of campana design.
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Smart pair of silver-plate wine coolers with elaborate heavily-cast decoration, and cast detail handles.
M Lees and Sons

Constructed in three parts, having detachable rims and removable liners. The waisted campana or bell-shaped bodies , raised on a circular socle foot.

fig 1. A pair of polished silver-plated campana-form wine coolers featuring ornate foliate handles, intricate relief borders, and pedestal bases.
fig 1. Pair of Early C19th Regency Period ‘Old Sheffield Plate “ Wine Coolers of Campana Design.

Minor atmospheric ‘bleeding’ or wear to the silver plate from cleaning and handling , showing traces of the copper layer beneath. Very minor dents , commensurate with age use and purpose.

A highly decorative and practical pair of classic style wine-coolers to grace a dining table , sideboard or serving table.

H 11”

W 12”

D 10”

England c.1820

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Regency Silver Wine Coolers to the Regency era.

Independent Date Report ID 07961185
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 195-215 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Campana vase form with twin foliate handles: classic Regency dining tableware.
Three-part construction with separate collar and liner: standard arrangement for period coolers.
Copper showing through on raised details: natural wear to fused plate.
Die-rolled floral borders: decorative metalwork of the 1810s and 1820s.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA994455
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 236
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A pair of polished silver-plated campana-form wine coolers featuring ornate foliate handles, intricate relief borders, and pedestal bases.

Pair of Early C19th Regency Period ‘Old Sheffield Plate “ Wine Coolers of Campana Design.

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A pair of polished silver-plated campana-form wine coolers featuring ornate foliate handles, intricate relief borders, and pedestal bases.
Pair of early C19th Regency period ‘Old Sheffield Plate “ wine coolers of campana design.
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  • ObjectWine Coolers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCampana urn shape, Foliate handles, Relief floral borders, Pedestal foot
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

A pair of early 19th-century Regency period wine coolers of campana design is fashioned from Old Sheffield Plate in silver and copper colour. Each piece comprises a detachable rim, a removable liner, and a waisted bell-shaped body raised on a circular socle foot. Elaborate heavily-cast decoration appears alongside cast detail handles, relief floral borders, and foliate motifs. Signs of age include minor atmospheric bleeding showing traces of the copper layer beneath from cleaning and handling, alongside very minor dents commensurate with age, use, and purpose. Each cooler measures 28 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 25 cm deep. Placement suits a dining table, sideboard top, or serving table, where they function practically to chill wine while providing a grand decorative accent. The matching pair creates a symmetrical display for formal dining rooms, entertaining spaces, or traditional living areas.

FAQs

The campana form is modeled after ancient Greco-Roman bell-shaped urns, gaining widespread popularity in Britain during the Regency period. These wine coolers feature a bell-shaped body, flared rim, twin ornate handles, and a pedestal base, reflecting classical Revival aesthetics.

Old Sheffield Plate was created by fusing a thick sheet of sterling silver onto an ingot of copper using high temperature, before rolling it into sheets. This process produced heavy metalwork with a silver surface that shared the visual characteristics of solid silver at a lower production cost.

Authentic pieces often exhibit minor areas where the silver layer has rubbed away over centuries, revealing the warm copper beneath, a effect known as bleeding. They also typically feature struck die marks rather than modern electroplating hallmarks and may show seam lines or mounted silver wire borders.

These decorative vessels serve effectively as dramatic table centrepieces or console displays, either in their functional capacity for hosting or adapted as elegant floral urns to contrast polished metal with organic foliage.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and a specialized non-abrasive silver polish formulated for plated metalwork. Avoid harsh chemicals, wire sponges, or prolonged contact with acidic liquids, and dry thoroughly after cleaning to prevent oxidisation.
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