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

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

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

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.

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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

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

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

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

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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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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
Location
Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
Items For Sale 350
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M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
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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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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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