What is Old Sheffield Plate?

Old Sheffield Plate is a fused metal material created by heating a layer of silver onto a copper base. This technique preceded modern electroplating and produced durable domestic items. Items made this way display a rich depth of metal, though older pieces may reveal faint traces of the underlying copper along high-wear edges.

How do I date these pieces?

Dating relies on stylistic clues such as neoclassical wirework, rococo revival scrolls, and Georgian proportions. Makers' marks and inscribed dates also help establish the era of production. Examining the construction methods, such as how handles and feet are attached, provides further context for the decade of manufacture.

Were these items meant for daily use?

Many of these metal vessels served practical functions in wealthy households, from pouring tea and holding wine to serving beer and communal drinks. Tankards, chalices, and coffee pots were built for active dining and entertaining. Over time, these utilitarian objects transitioned from active service into decorative collection pieces displayed on sideboards and tables.

How should I clean old metal plates?

Careful maintenance involves gentle cleaning with appropriate silver or copper care products to preserve the remaining metal layers. Avoid harsh abrasives that could wear through the thin fused silver surface. Regular, soft dusting keeps the metal stable and maintains the natural lustre acquired over centuries of existence.

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These old metal plates and related silver-fused vessels offer durable elegance for the dining table and sideboard.

Fine Georgian Old Sheffield Plated Quart Tankard

18th century

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Fine Georgian Old Sheffield Plated Quart Tankard

From David Pickett Antiques

£135

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silver

18th century

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18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket

From David Pickett Antiques

£145

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silver

Old Sheffield Plated Wine Cooler C1800 Coat of Arms

19th century

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Old Sheffield Plated Wine Cooler C1800 Coat of Arms

From David Pickett Antiques

£225

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silver

Large Old Sheffield Plated Tankard C1800

19th century

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Large Old Sheffield Plated Tankard C1800

From David Pickett Antiques

£165

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silver

Good Old Sheffield Plate Tea Pot on Stand C1820

19th century

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Good Old Sheffield Plate Tea Pot on Stand C1820

From David Pickett Antiques

£125

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silver

19th century

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Old Sheffield Plate Tray C1830

From Honey Tilley Antiques

£680

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silver

18th century

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18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Pint Tankard

From David Pickett Antiques

£145

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silver

19th century

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Old Sheffield Plated Loving Cup C1800

From David Pickett Antiques

£125

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silver

Grand Pair Old Sheffield Plate Candelabra by Blagden, Hodgson & Co.

19th century

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Grand Pair Old Sheffield Plate Candelabra by Blagden, Hodgson & Co.

From Puckerings

£1,950

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Good Small Old Sheffield Plated Mazarine / Draining Plate

19th century

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Good Small Old Sheffield Plated Mazarine / Draining Plate

From David Pickett Antiques

£110

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Listings feature items from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, constructed from copper, silver, wood, and Old Sheffield Plate.

Good Large Old Sheffield Plated Tankard C1800

19th century

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Good Large Old Sheffield Plated Tankard C1800

From David Pickett Antiques

£165

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silver

19th century

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Large 19th Century Old Sheffield Plated Beer Jug

From David Pickett Antiques

£165

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silver

Rare Pair of Small Old Sheffield Plated Tankards

19th century

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Rare Pair of Small Old Sheffield Plated Tankards

From David Pickett Antiques

£175

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Old French Distressed Metal Field Kitchen Dresser, Drainer

1900 - 1920

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Old French Distressed Metal Field Kitchen Dresser, Drainer

From Elmgarden

£900

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Extremely Large Rare Georgian Old Sheffield Plated Tankard

19th century

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Extremely Large Rare Georgian Old Sheffield Plated Tankard

From David Pickett Antiques

£320

FOR SALE

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Superb Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Communion Chalices / Goblets 1843

19th century

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Superb Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Communion Chalices / Goblets 1843

From David Pickett Antiques

£325

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Old Metal Plates

Fine Georgian Old Sheffield Plated Quart Tankard

18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Wirework Basket

Old Sheffield Plated Wine Cooler C1800 Coat of Arms

Large Old Sheffield Plated Tankard C1800

Good Old Sheffield Plate Tea Pot on Stand C1820

Old Sheffield Plate Tray C1830

18th Century Old Sheffield Plated Pint Tankard

Old Sheffield Plated Loving Cup C1800

Grand Pair Old Sheffield Plate Candelabra by Blagden, Hodgson & Co.

Good Small Old Sheffield Plated Mazarine / Draining Plate

Good Large Old Sheffield Plated Tankard C1800

Large 19th Century Old Sheffield Plated Beer Jug

Rare Pair of Small Old Sheffield Plated Tankards

Old French Distressed Metal Field Kitchen Dresser, Drainer

Extremely Large Rare Georgian Old Sheffield Plated Tankard

Superb Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Communion Chalices / Goblets 1843

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