What is georgian period silver?

Georgian period silver comprises domestic and personal metalwork created during the reigns of the Georges, Queen Anne and the Regency era. This category includes functional tableware, tea caddies, shoe buckles and lighting equipment. Items utilise sterling silver, old Sheffield plate, steel, gold and glass, reflecting the design styles of Chippendale, Sheraton and classical revival periods.

How do I identify old sheffield plate?

Old Sheffield plate is identified by examining edges and worn spots where the underlying copper core shows through the silver layer. This fused composite predates modern electroplating. Pieces usually lack sterling hallmarks because the technique relied on fused sheet metal rather than solid silver standards.

How were tea caddies used?

Tea caddies served to store expensive tea leaves under lock and key in domestic reception rooms. The mistress of the house kept the key to control access to the precious contents. Many caddies feature internal compartments and tortoiseshell or mahogany construction with silver mounts to match other dining room furnishings.

How do I read silver hallmarks?

Hallmarks are small stamped symbols indicating the purity standard, the assay office city, the specific year letter and the maker's mark. These impressions verify the legal metal grade and origin. Reference tables match the letter punches and maker initials to historical records, dating the piece to a specific year and workshop.

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Georgian period silver encompasses table silver, tea caddies, shoe buckles and candelabra forged in sterling silver, old Sheffield plate and gold.

Pair of George III Period Old Sheffield Plate Candelabra

19th century

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Pair of George III Period Old Sheffield Plate Candelabra

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£1,175

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London 1822 Solid Silver Georgian Period Fiddle Pattern Dessert Spoon, with Very Nice Family Crest.

19th century

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London 1822 Solid Silver Georgian Period Fiddle Pattern Dessert Spoon, with Very Nice Family Crest.

From Serpentine Antiques

£125

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18th century

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London 1733 Very Early 18th Century George II Period Fine Solid Silver Marrow Scoop.

From Serpentine Antiques

£375

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19th century

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Georgian Period London 1801 Solid Silver Tea Caddy Spoon by George Wintle.

From Serpentine Antiques

£185

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A Fabulous Pair of Georgian Diamond and Moonstone Earrings

18th century

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A Fabulous Pair of Georgian Diamond and Moonstone Earrings

From CJ Antiques

£1,500

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Superb London 1830 Hallmarked William IV Period Very Unusual Round Solid Silver Vinaigrette by Famous Makers Reily and Storer.

19th century

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Superb London 1830 Hallmarked William IV Period Very Unusual Round Solid Silver Vinaigrette by Famous Makers Reily and Storer.

From Serpentine Antiques

£695

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Georgian Steel Serpentine Fire Hearth Fender

18th century

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Georgian Steel Serpentine Fire Hearth Fender

From Church Street Antiques & Interiors

£380

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An Excellent Set of 3 Georgian Silver Decanter Labels

18th century

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An Excellent Set of 3 Georgian Silver Decanter Labels

From Andrew Cox Antiques

£310

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Antique Set 4 Regency Period Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters C1820 19th C

19th century

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Antique Set 4 Regency Period Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters C1820 19th C

From Regent Antiques

£750

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18th century

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George III Period Ebonised Cruet Stand with Silver Mounted Glass Bottles

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£565

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Listings feature sterling silver, old Sheffield plate, mahogany, tortoiseshell, glass and steel across Georgian, Regency and eighteenth century periods.

London 1813 Wonderful Georgian Period Sterling Silver Full Sized Tea Set with Very Decorative Grape Vine and Leaf Decoration.

19th century

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London 1813 Wonderful Georgian Period Sterling Silver Full Sized Tea Set with Very Decorative Grape Vine and Leaf Decoration.

From Serpentine Antiques

£2,595

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A Rare Pair of Giv Period Miniature Tortoiseshell Tea Caddies

19th century

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A Rare Pair of Giv Period Miniature Tortoiseshell Tea Caddies

From John Beazor Antiques

£9,250

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Set of 3 C19th Regency Period 'Old Sheffield-plate' Meat-covers.

19th century

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Set of 3 C19th Regency Period 'Old Sheffield-plate' Meat-covers.

From M Lees and Sons

£1,600

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18th century

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Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Silver Table

From Patrick Sandberg Antiques

£4,800

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A Large Antique Emerald and Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring Size L Early 19th C

19th century

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A Large Antique Emerald and Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring Size L Early 19th C

From Bushells Antiques

£2,250

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Fine Early C19th Regency Period “Old Sheffield Plate” Wine-cooler by Matthew Boulton & Co.

19th century

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Fine Early C19th Regency Period “Old Sheffield Plate” Wine-cooler by Matthew Boulton & Co.

From M Lees and Sons

£2,350

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Georgian Period Silver

Pair of George III Period Old Sheffield Plate Candelabra

London 1822 Solid Silver Georgian Period Fiddle Pattern Dessert Spoon, with Very Nice Family Crest.

London 1733 Very Early 18th Century George II Period Fine Solid Silver Marrow Scoop.

Georgian Period London 1801 Solid Silver Tea Caddy Spoon by George Wintle.

A Fabulous Pair of Georgian Diamond and Moonstone Earrings

Superb London 1830 Hallmarked William IV Period Very Unusual Round Solid Silver Vinaigrette by Famous Makers Reily and Storer.

Georgian Steel Serpentine Fire Hearth Fender

An Excellent Set of 3 Georgian Silver Decanter Labels

Antique Set 4 Regency Period Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters C1820 19th C

George III Period Ebonised Cruet Stand with Silver Mounted Glass Bottles

London 1813 Wonderful Georgian Period Sterling Silver Full Sized Tea Set with Very Decorative Grape Vine and Leaf Decoration.

A Rare Pair of Giv Period Miniature Tortoiseshell Tea Caddies

Set of 3 C19th Regency Period 'Old Sheffield-plate' Meat-covers.

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Silver Table

A Large Antique Emerald and Diamond Rectangular Cluster Ring Size L Early 19th C

Fine Early C19th Regency Period “Old Sheffield Plate” Wine-cooler by Matthew Boulton & Co.

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