What is Old Sheffield Plate?

Old Sheffield Plate is an early composite material made by heat-fusing a sheet of silver onto a copper core before rolling them into sheets. This technique predates nineteenth-century electroplating. Items made this way display durability and a characteristic warm glow where the silver layer interacts with the underlying copper over decades of use.

How do I date a wine cooler?

Dating relies on stylistic details such as neoclassical proportions, armorial engravings, and the presence of early maker marks or fused plate edges. Regency and Georgian examples exhibit distinct handles and rim mounts. Comparing the weight, construction method and decorative motifs against documented pieces from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries helps confirm the period.

Can I use these items daily?

Many pieces of barware were built for practical hospitality and remain sturdy enough for contemporary use. Tankards, coasters and coolers function well when handled with reasonable care. Polishing requires gentle agents suitable for silver plate to preserve the underlying metal layers and any applied gilt interiors.

Why do some coasters have wooden bases?

Coasters were fitted with turned wooden bases to provide stability and support for heavy glass decanters or wine bottles. The wood also accommodated a baize lining underneath. This construction protected dining tables from scratches and absorbed condensation while the vessels circulated among guests.

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Sheffield silver barware brings historic drinking vessels and table accessories to hand, uniting Georgian ceremony with the social rituals of the bar.

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

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

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Fine Old Sheffield Plated Quart Tankard C1800

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Fine Old Sheffield Plated Quart Tankard C1800

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Fine Old Sheffield Plated Wine Cooler C1800

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Fine Old Sheffield Plated Wine Cooler C1800

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Antique Regency Wine Cooler Old Sheffield Plate C1820 19th C

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Antique Regency Wine Cooler Old Sheffield Plate C1820 19th C

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Large Antique Victorian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster

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Large Antique Victorian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster

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

Fine Old Sheffield Plated Quart Tankard C1800

Fine Old Sheffield Plated Wine Cooler C1800

Antique Regency Wine Cooler Old Sheffield Plate C1820 19th C

Large Antique Victorian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster

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