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Very Large Old Sheffield Plated Meat Plate / Platter
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Very Large Old Sheffield Plated Meat Plate / Platter

19th century
Sold 14 July 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
This “Very Large Old Sheffield Plated Meat Plate / Platter” found a buyer.

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Description

This very large and substantial meat platter is made of Old Sheffield Plate and dates to c1830. A great useable piece that would grace any dining table.

There are some signs of use and a slight ripple to the edge that is congruent with its age and use.

Measures approx 58.5cm x 41.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Meat Platter to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
41.5cm (16.34")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA754106
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Description
This very large and substantial meat platter is made of Old Sheffield Plate and dates to c1830. A great useable piece that would grace any dining table.

There are some signs of use and a slight ripple to the edge that is congruent with its age and use.

Measures approx 58.5cm x 41.5cm.

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Meat Platter to the 19th Century.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
41.5cm (16.34")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA754106
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An oval silver-plated serving platter featuring a beaded edge and a polished, reflective surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval silver-plated serving platter featuring a beaded edge and a polished, reflective surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Very Large Old Sheffield Plated Meat Plate / Platter

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Archive V An oval silver-plated serving platter featuring a beaded edge and a polished, reflective surface. View V
Archive VI An oval silver-plated serving platter featuring a beaded edge and a polished, reflective surface. View VI
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An oval silver-plated serving platter featuring a beaded edge and a polished, reflective surface.
Very Large Old Sheffield Plated Meat Plate / Platter
Ref: SA754106
An oval silver-plated serving platter featuring a beaded edge and a polished, reflective surface.
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  • ObjectServing Platters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialFused Silver and Copper, Old Sheffield Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBeaded rim, Oval shape, Polished well
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 41.5 cm (16 in)

Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating produced by fusing a sheet of silver to a copper ingot, primarily developed in the 18th and 19th centuries before electroplating was invented.

These items were typically handmade using fused plate metal, often featuring hand-beaded or applied wire rims, with hammered bases shaped to hold roasted meats.

Authenticity is often indicated by the faint telegraphing of copper through the silver layer on high-wear edges, hand-applied borders, and the absence of a standard electroplate makers mark.

It can be displayed upright on a plate stand as focal wall art, used as a tablescape centrepiece on a dining table, or styled on a sideboard as a reflective tray for glassware.

Clean infrequently with a dedicated non-abrasive silver polish, avoid harsh chemical dips that damage the thin silver layer, and store in a tarnish-resistant cloth in a low-humidity environment.
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