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Old Sheffield Plate

In this section you will find our range of Old Sheffield Plate, both 18th and 19th century. Old Sheffield Plate dates from the 1750's to approximately the 1850's and we stock Sheffield Plate of all periods.

Old Sheffield Plate is superior to Electroplate in a number of ways. It tends to be better quality, is generally hand rather than machine made, and more elegant in design than much Victorian Electroplate. It is also of great interest to collectors, and is a subject of study to students of the Industrial Revolution as well as those of Georgian design.

A Pair of First Period Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

A Pair of First Period Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

A rare pair of very early Old Sheffield Plate candlesticks made in Sheffield by John Hoyland & Company.The pair is in a very good condition and is bleeding... More Details & Photos

An Empire Style French Old Sheffield Plate Coffee Pot

An Empire Style French Old Sheffield Plate Coffee Pot

This is a rare example of French Old Sheffield Plate! The fact that some Sheffield Plate was made in France is a little known fact, and this beautiful French silver... More Details & Photos

A First Period Old Sheffield Plate Sweetmeat Basket

A First Period Old Sheffield Plate Sweetmeat Basket

This beautiful little Old Sheffield Plate sweetmeat basket was made in Sheffield circa 1770. It is in good condition with an attractive amount of bleeding. There... More Details & Photos

An Old Sheffield Plate wine label or Bottle Ticket for Rum

An Old Sheffield Plate wine label or Bottle Ticket for Rum

This pretty little Old Sheffield Plate Wine Label or Bottle Ticket is for Rum. It was made in the Georgian period, during the reign of George III- approximately... More Details & Photos

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate Sugar Tongs

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate Sugar Tongs

This pretty pair of Old Sheffield Plate sugar tongs were made circa 1780, and are an example of Old Sheffield Plate flatware. Flatware in Old Sheffield Plate is... More Details & Photos

An Old Sheffield Plate Soup Ladle in the Old English Pattern

An Old Sheffield Plate Soup Ladle in the Old English Pattern

This beautiful Old Sheffield Plate soup ladle was made circa 1790. It measures approximately 13 inches in length. Old Sheffield Plate flatware is rare, as it was... More Details & Photos

A pair of Neoclassical Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

A pair of Neoclassical Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks

This beautiful pair of Neo-Classical Sheffield Plate Candlesticks are oval based and of Urn and Pedestal form. They were made circa 1790 in Sheffield. The have... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Salver c1810

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Salver c1810

This Old Sheffield plate Salver is in the Regency style and was made c1810. It bears a crest (as shown) that i think may be Rothschild; 'A Plume of 3 feathers... More Details & Photos

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A Pair of Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters

A Pair of Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters

This pair of Regency Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters were made by Matthew Boulton, the most famous of Old Sheffield Plate manufacturers. They were made in Birmingham... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster

This large Old Sheffield Plate wine coaster was made around 1780 and is of most unusual design. The ZigZag border is highly unusual, and repeats around the base... More Details & Photos

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An Antique Old Sheffield Plate Goblet

An Antique Old Sheffield Plate Goblet

This fine Old Sheffield Plate goblet is in the Neoclassical style, and very fine quality. It was made circa 1800 and is in absolutely wonderful condition. There... More Details & Photos

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An Old Sheffield Plate Sugar Bowl and Cover by Matthew Boulton

An Old Sheffield Plate Sugar Bowl and Cover by Matthew Boulton

This beautiful and rare piece of Old Sheffield Plate was made by Matthew Boulton. It was made circa 1780, most likely before 1782, as it is completely unmarked.... More Details & Photos

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A First Period Old Sheffield Plate Georgian Snuff Box

A First Period Old Sheffield Plate Georgian Snuff Box

This beautiful little Georgian First Period Old Sheffield Plate box is really quite beautiful. A rare collectable piece, these boxes are one of the first things... More Details & Photos

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A Fine Pair of Early Victorian Candlesticks

A Fine Pair of Early Victorian Candlesticks

These really are a stunning pair of candlesticks. They are either very early electroplate or late Old Sheffield Plate. As you can see they are of wonderful design... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Teapot made c1820

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Teapot made c1820

This Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Teapot was made c1820 and is a 1760's reproduction. It has silver edges around the lid and a very fine handle. It also has slight... More Details & Photos

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An Antique Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Argyle

An Antique Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Argyle

This beautiful Old Sheffield Plate Argyll was made c1795.The Old Sheffield Plate Argyll measures 15cm tall and 18.5cm from handle to spout. It is in excellent... More Details & Photos

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A Victorian Silver Plate Basket c1820

A Victorian Silver Plate Basket c1820

This beautiful Victorian Silver Plate swing handle basket was made c1820. It is of excellent quality, the chasing is still sharp and crisp while the border is solid... More Details & Photos

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A Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters

A Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters

This fine pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters were made Circa 1780 and have a pierced gallery with a beaded border. The item measures 4cm tall and... More Details & Photos

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An Old Sheffield Plate Sugar Vase

An Old Sheffield Plate Sugar Vase

This charming Old Sheffield Plate sugar vase was made circa 1780 and is of neoclassical design. It is wonderfully pierced so that the light catches the cobalt blue... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Salver circa 1780

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Salver circa 1780

This charming Old Sheffield Plated salver bears a fine Armorial engraving and initials, is 9 inches diameter and in lovely condition. It has a fine antique patina,... More Details & Photos

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An Old Sheffield Plate snuffer tray

An Old Sheffield Plate snuffer tray

This pretty little tray was made for candle snuffers (wick trimmers) circa 1780 and bears a family crest in the central portion. It is prettily pierced around the... More Details & Photos

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A rare pair of Regency Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters

A rare pair of Regency Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters

This magnificent and rare pair of wine coasters are in superb condition, and are highly unusual. As you can see they have metal bases, which has been gilded. They... More Details & Photos

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A Beautiful Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters

A Beautiful Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters

Made in Circa 1825 by This wonderful pair of Old Sheffield wine coasters are of lovely quality and charming design. Both functional and decorative they would grace... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Bougie Box/ Wax Jack

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Bougie Box/ Wax Jack

This Georgian Old Sheffield Platebougie box was made in circa 1790. Bougie is French for candle, and bougie box is in the same manner as a... More Details & Photos

An Old Sheffield Plate Loving Cup made in the Georgian period

An Old Sheffield Plate Loving Cup made in the Georgian period

This Old Sheffield Plate loving cup was made circa 1790, and is typically Neoclassical in design. Loving cups were traditional at weddings, where both the bride... More Details & Photos

A Pair of Regency Old Sheffield Plate Salt Dishes

A Pair of Regency Old Sheffield Plate Salt Dishes

These old Sheffield Plate dishes are heavy, and of beautiful quality. They are circa 1805, fire gilt inside, while the borders are applied sterling silver. The gilding... More Details & Photos

A \"Madeira\" Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Label/ Bottle Ticket

$A \"Madeira\" Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Label/ Bottle Ticket$

This pretty little Old Sheffield Plate wine label is for "Madeira" and was made circa 1780. It is in excellent condition with slight plate loss. I believe the chain... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Tea Caddy

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Tea Caddy

This charming little Old Sheffield Plate tea caddy was made circa 1800 and is of lovely quality and design. It has the most stunning antique patina, and is crisp,... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Horn Beaker

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Horn Beaker

This beautiful Old Sheffield Plate horn beaker was made circa 1800. It is a charming piece, well loved and well worn, but in good condition. Alas it is not usable,... More Details & Photos

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Sauceboat made c1780

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Sauceboat made c1780

This very rare Neo-Classical Old Sheffield Plate Sauce Boat was made c 1780. It is in excellent condition, although it does have a small amount of pitting (As pictured),... More Details & Photos

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A pair of Old Sheffield Plate Sauce Tureens with the Walpole crest

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate Sauce Tureens with the Walpole crest

This pair of Old Sheffield Plate sauce tureens are quite special. They are of Regency period, and in superb condition. They have wonderful rubbed in silver shields,... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Funnel

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Funnel

This Old Sheffield Plate wine funnel was made circa 1815. It is designed to filter sediment from good wine, and to assist in decanting a bottle of wine by directing... More Details & Photos

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An Old Sheffield Plate Argyle made in the Georgian period

An Old Sheffield Plate Argyle made in the Georgian period

This charming Old Sheffield Plate Argyle was made in Sheffield circa 1775, and is of beautiful design and quality. It bears an armorial crest, and original fruitwood... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Argyle

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Argyle

This Old Sheffield Plate Argyle (also sometimes spelt Argyll) is a wonderful piece of antique silverware. It dates to approximately 1775-1780, and is in superb condition.... More Details & Photos

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A late Regency Old Sheffield Plate Snuffer on Tray (wick trimmers)

A late Regency Old Sheffield Plate Snuffer on Tray (wick trimmers)

This beautiful pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate candle snuffers are highly ornate, and come on matching tray. "Candle snuffer" is the regularly used term, but... More Details & Photos

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A set of Four Georgian Old Sheffield Plate candlesticks c1775

A set of Four Georgian Old Sheffield Plate candlesticks c1775

This rather magnificent set of four Georgian Old Sheffield Plate candlesticks are a beautiful and rare lot.It is rare to find Georgian candlesticks in sets of... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Entree Dish on Stand made c1820

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Entree Dish on Stand made c1820

This magnificent Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Entree Dish on Stand was made c1820. It really is a beautiful piece of Old Sheffield Plate (As i hope my pictures can... More Details & Photos

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A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Dish Stand made c1800

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Dish Stand made c1800

This rare Old Sheffield Plate Dish Stand was made c1800. It has some slight bleeding, however this only shows that it is the orginal plate, which is never a... More Details & Photos

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A Victorian Old Sheffield Plate Salver c1820

A Victorian Old Sheffield Plate Salver c1820

This beautiful Victorian Old Sheffield Plate Salver was made c1820. It is of excellent quality and the chasing is still sharp and crisp while the border is solid... More Details & Photos

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A Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks c1780

A Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks c1780

This pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate 'Piano' sticks were made c1780 and are in the Neo-Classical Style. The pattern is very rare, with the beading going... More Details & Photos

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A Pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters

A Pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters

This pair of pierced Old Sheffield Plate coasters were made c1780 and are of neo-classical style while the bases are ebony.The condition is excellent, no... More Details & Photos

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An Old Sheffield Plate Salver

An Old Sheffield Plate Salver

This Old Sheffield Plate salver was made circa 1828 and is of superb quality. It was owned by John W. S. Miller of Stewartfield County Roxburgh (1789-1863) and... More Details & Photos

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A first Period Old Sheffield Plate Jug or Ewer

A first Period Old Sheffield Plate Jug or Ewer

This is a beautiful first period Old Sheffield Plated water jug or wine ewer made circa 1775, and in lovely original condition. It is bleeding just on the high points,... More Details & Photos

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A pair of Old Sheffield Plate beakers

A pair of Old Sheffield Plate beakers

This fine pair of Old Sheffield Plated beakers were made circa 1800 and are of excellent quality. They have a beautiful antique patina, and a Scottish crest. This... More Details & Photos

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A Very fine pair of George III Candlesticks

A Very fine pair of George III Candlesticks

This stunning pair of Candlesticks are made of Old Sheffield Plate circa 1780. They are of exceptional quality as you can see, and are in a rare and elegant pattern,... More Details & Photos

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An Old Sheffield Plate Wax Jack

An Old Sheffield Plate Wax Jack

Made in Circa 1785 by A beautiful and rare silver Wax Jack made in Old Sheffield Plate, and of the desirable and rare "beehive form".Measurements6 inches tall More Details & Photos