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Old Sheffield plate
 Georgian Miniature chamber stick

Delightful little treasure - Old Sheffield Plate with tinned base (see next item for more information) circa 1800 
very good condition, worn edges showing the copper beneath, snuffer lacking

3 1/4" diameter,  2" high

Old Sheffield plate
 Georgian chamber stick

This is a beautiful example of Old Sheffield Plate. As expected the base is tinned and bears a touch mark. It is complete with its snuffer which is lacking its hook - you can see in more detail in the enlargements. The condition of this piece is very good - worn edges exposing the orange brown of the copper beneath.
circa 1800
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5 3/4" diameter,  4" high

Sheffield Plate is a fusion of silver foil onto thin sheets of copper which is then worked into the article. The process was invented by Thomas Boulsover in 1742 and enabled beautiful items to be made at less cost than solid silver.  Sheffield Plate lends itself particularly well to repousse work.  Candle sticks, Chamber Sticks, Tea Urns, Ink Stands, Meat Covers, Trays are all found in Sheffield Plate, never items like cutlery. The interiors of all items to be used with food or drink will be 'tinned' inside, copper being unsuitable for use with foodstuffs, and the bottoms of items with flat surfaces that can expect wear, like Chamber Sticks will also be 'tinned'.  This is a good indication that the item is genuine Sheffield Plate and not the later electro plate. They are subject to wear through the process of use and particularly cleaning, and where the wear is relatively light the copper shows through on the leading or 'proud' edges, this gives a very subtle golden glow to the article.  Often on large items like meat covers and trays, a great deal of loss is found on the large flat areas.  Cleaning should only be with silver cleaner never copper cleaner.  We always use a foaming silver polish which is very light.  Never rub hard when cleaning.  The process of Sheffield Plating lapsed during the middle of the 19th century with the growing use of commercial electro plating.

Sterling Silver Napkin Ring

Beautiful hexagon shape - inscribed "GRP", engine turned decoration

Excellent condition 

Hallmarked for Birmingham 1965
height 1", diameter 1 3/42

A pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Salts

Elegant hexagonal open flute design with beaded rims 

Both the salts and their case are in excellent condition

Dimensions: case 7" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"

Salts 2" x 3/4"
Fully Hallmarked for Sheffield 1888

Art Deco Pair of 
Toast Racks

Start you day in excellent style with these fantastic Art Deco Toast Racks. They are Fully Hallmarked for Sheffield 1936 and Are in Great condition

Dimensions 3" long x 2" x 2"

Pretty Vesta Case,
Sterling Silver

~Victorian~

Elegant vesta case, very nice quality and gadrooned decoration, vacant cartouche, indistinct Hallmark but circa 1890

excellent condition, 2" High

Stylish Edwardian Pen Tray - Sterling Silver

This pen tray would be a welcome addition to any fine desk - A very chic plain design with four bun feet.

condition excellent - slight dent to the edge

Full Hallmarks for Chester 1906

7.5" long x 1" wide 0.5 " high

Small trophy - Sterling Silver

Pretty little trophy cup with repousse floral swags and acorn knop

Inscribed "Carters Tested seeds replica challenge cup, presented for Swede" 

condition excellent with some dents to the inside of the lid - not noticeable from the outside

height with stand 4.25", width across handles 3.25"

Edwardian Match box holder-
Sterling Silver

Profusely decorated with rococo acanthus leaves and fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1903

condition very good with small dents
height 3.25" width 2.25" depth of the base 1.5"

Ideal business card for your desk 

Pair of Baluster Shaped Peppers
Sterling Silver

Elegant Georgian style
Hallmarked for Chester 1907 and 1908

condition of both is excellent

height 3", diameter 1.75"

Beautiful Pair of Salts with Blue glass liners

~Victorian~ 

Sterling Silver hallmarked for London 1869, Very pretty with embossed floral decoration and cabriole legs and hoof feet.

excellent condition height 1.25" diameter 2"

Toilet Jar with Sterling Silver Top

~Victorian~ 

Beautiful quality with gilded interior to the top and ground glass stopper. Elegant plain design, very good condition with just a few slight dents to the top.

Fully Hallmarked with Lion Passant and Panther's Head for London 1890

height 4" diameter 2"

Fantastic Powder Bowl

Edwardian pink Guilloche enamel  and Sterling Silver Top  Hallmarked Chester 1911

Truly stunning and in perfect condition

height 3.25" diameter 6"

Sterling Silver
Victorian Trinket Box

Profusely decorated with swirling rococo acanthus decoration

london1898

excellent condition

height 3" diameter 2.75"

Beautiful Edwardian Pen Tray for  a Ladies Bon Heure de Jour.  Repousse decorated with 'Reynolds Angels'

Hallmarked for Birmingham 1904 and in excellent condition

length 8.25"  width2.5" height .25"

Sterling Silver Napkin Ring

Beautiful quality engine turned decoration, engraved  "Derek" in a raised panel.

Full Hallmarks for Birmingham 1919

Excellent condition
height 1 inch, diameter 1 3/4"

Sterling Silver Napkin Ring

Very pretty with incised floral decoration
Fully Hallmarked for Birmingham 1910

Not Monogrammed

Excellent condition

height 3/4", diameter 1 1/2"

Gorgeous Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver box with engine turned decoration and gilded interior. Hallmarked Sheffield 1920.  Height 3 ¼ inch. Condition excellent ~ some minor bruising.
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Sterling Silver Napkin Ring

A nice heavy ring with an elegantly chic sculptured design 

 Inscribed "AB"

Excellent condition

height 3/4"   diameter1 3/4"
Fully Hallmarked for Birmingham  1942

Sterling Silver Napkin Ring

Beautifully shaped with engine turned decoration

Monogrammed and dated 21/8/60

Fully Hallmarked Birmingham 1957
Some scratching and marks - Good condition generally

English Hallmarking -  Click here to find out more

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