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Fine Old Sheffield Plated Egg Cruet C1830 Roberts Smith & Co
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Fine Old Sheffield Plated Egg Cruet C1830 Roberts Smith & Co

19th century
Sold 25 July 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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A fine early 19th Century Old Sheffield Plated egg cruet. Marked to the base to the stand and cups for Roberts Smith & Co, Sheffield (1828). A beautiful floral and leaf design. The cups are faintly gilded to the interiors. The stand is tinned to the base.

The condition is good overall with only minor signs of age related wear and a small amount of faint copper bleed to the raised edges. The spoons are later replacements, but fit perfectly well.

Weight approx 1.3kg.

Height approx 20cm.

Diameter approx 18cm.

Height of egg cup approx 6.5cm, with a diameter of approx 4.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Egg Cruet to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA864176
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Description
A fine early 19th Century Old Sheffield Plated egg cruet. Marked to the base to the stand and cups for Roberts Smith & Co, Sheffield (1828). A beautiful floral and leaf design. The cups are faintly gilded to the interiors. The stand is tinned to the base.
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The condition is good overall with only minor signs of age related wear and a small amount of faint copper bleed to the raised edges.
David Pickett Antiques

The spoons are later replacements, but fit perfectly well.

Weight approx 1.3kg.

Height approx 20cm.

Diameter approx 18cm.

Height of egg cup approx 6.5cm, with a diameter of approx 4.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plated Egg Cruet to the 19th Century.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA864176
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the David Pickett Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A silver-plated antique egg cruet with a central handle, four egg cups, and fitted spoons on an ornate base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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A silver-plated antique egg cruet with a central handle, four egg cups, and fitted spoons on an ornate base.
Fine Old Sheffield Plated Egg Cruet c1830 Roberts Smith & Co
Ref: SA864176
A silver-plated antique egg cruet with a central handle, four egg cups, and fitted spoons on an ornate base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCruet Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSheffield Plate, Copper, Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScroll handle, Fluted egg cups, Cast feet, Scalloped edges
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

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Old Sheffield Plate is an early form of silver plating created by fusing a layer of sterling silver to a copper base, predominantly produced from the mid-18th century until the introduction of electroplating around 1840.

These pieces are typically constructed from fused copper and silver plates, often featuring cast or applied silver mounts, wirework frames, and sometimes gilt interiors within the individual cups.

Authentic pieces often reveal a faint line of copper visible at the edges or where wear has occurred, hand-soldered joints, and distinctive maker marks or lack thereof, distinguishing them from modern electroplated nickel silver.

These items can be displayed as functional dining centrepieces or styled on sideboards and open shelving to add historical contrast, metallic texture, and traditional character to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning with non-abrasive silver foams and soft microfibre cloths, avoiding harsh dips that can strip the thin silver layer, and storing items in low-humidity environments.
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