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Old Sheffield Plate Wirework Basket C1800
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Old Sheffield Plate Wirework Basket C1800

19th century
Description

This fine Old Sheffield Plate basket has wirework detailing and dates to c1800. Bearing no makers marks and with a beautiful boat shape, this piece would grace any dining table. With a movable handle and tinned to the base.

In good condition with slight copper bleed as is consistant with age and use.

Weight approx 811g

Height approx 9cm

Top of bowl measures approx 35cm x 25cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plate Basket to the 1800s.

Independent Date Check ID 09502809
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-240 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Tinned underside to the base: standard Sheffield plate practice before electroplating.
Copper showing on rubbed edges: fused sheet silver over copper.
Hand-engraved bright-cut panel on the handle: late Georgian decorative work.
Boat-shaped body with drawn wire sides: classic Neoclassical styling.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1214687
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Description
This fine Old Sheffield Plate basket has wirework detailing and dates to c1800. Bearing no makers marks and with a beautiful boat shape, this piece would grace any dining table. With a movable handle and tinned to the base.

In good condition with slight copper bleed as is consistant with age and use.

Weight approx 811g

Height approx 9cm

Top of bowl measures approx 35cm x 25cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Old Sheffield Plate Basket to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 09502809
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 205-240 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Tinned underside to the base: standard Sheffield plate practice before electroplating.
Copper showing on rubbed edges: fused sheet silver over copper.
Hand-engraved bright-cut panel on the handle: late Georgian decorative work.
Boat-shaped body with drawn wire sides: classic Neoclassical styling.

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
9cm (3.54")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214687
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An oval Old Sheffield plate silver basket featuring an openwork wirework gallery, a beaded rim, and an overhead swing handle.
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Archive I An oval Old Sheffield plate silver basket featuring an openwork wirework gallery, a beaded rim, and an overhead swing handle.

Old Sheffield Plate Wirework Basket C1800

Archive II An oval Old Sheffield plate silver basket featuring an openwork wirework gallery, a beaded rim, and an overhead swing handle. View II
Archive III An oval Old Sheffield plate silver basket featuring an openwork wirework gallery, a beaded rim, and an overhead swing handle. View III
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An oval Old Sheffield plate silver basket featuring an openwork wirework gallery, a beaded rim, and an overhead swing handle.
Old Sheffield Plate Wirework Basket c1800
Ref: SA1214687
An oval Old Sheffield plate silver basket featuring an openwork wirework gallery, a beaded rim, and an overhead swing handle.
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  • ObjectBaskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOld Sheffield Plate, Silver, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsWirework gallery, Swing handle, Beaded rim, Engraved cartouche
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This Georgian Old Sheffield plate basket dates to 1800. The piece is formed in a boat shape from silver and copper, showing a silver colour, a wirework gallery, a movable overhead swing handle, a beaded rim, and an engraved cartouche. Visible details include an openwork wirework gallery, a beaded rim, a movable swing handle, an engraved cartouche, and slight copper bleed consistent with age and use. The piece measures 9 cm high, 35 cm wide, and 25 cm deep in practical terms. In a home today, this basket is placed on a dining table as a center piece. It serves for holding fruit, bread, or decorative items during meals and gatherings, adding a traditional touch to the room's decor.

FAQs

Old Sheffield Plate refers to a process invented by Thomas Boulsover in 1742, where a layer of silver is fused onto a copper ingot before being rolled into sheets. This technique flourished during the Georgian era until the invention of electroplating in the 1840s.

Wirework baskets were constructed using drawn silver or plated wire arranged in openwork vertical galleries. The rim and bases were formed from sheet metal with applied die-struck borders, often finished with an articulated swing handle.

Authentic pieces frequently display a subtle pinkish copper tone where the silver layer has worn through over time, known as bleeding. They typically feature rubbed-in sterling silver patches for engraved crests and visible solder joints along wire junctions.

An antique silver wirework basket serves as an effective dining table centrepiece, console accent, or sideboard vessel. It can be left empty to showcase its metalwork or filled with fresh fruit, decorative eggs, or seasonal greenery.

Clean gently using warm water and mild dish soap with a soft sponge to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical dips or aggressive rubbing, as excessive polishing can wear away the thin silver layer and expose the copper core beneath.
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