Sheffield Plate was the first commercially viable method of plating metal with silver. The method of plating was invented by Thomas Boulsover, a Sheffield Cutler, in 1743 and involved sandwiching an ingot of copper between two plates of silver, tightly binding it with wire, heating it in a furnace and then milling it out in to sheet, from which objects could be made.

Originally used by its inventor to make buttons, the potential of the material was quickly realised, and soon it was being used to fashion boxes, salvers and jugs, and not long after that candlesticks and coffee pots, and other traditional tableware.

Although there was a considerable saving in the amount of silver used, Old Sheffield Plate manufacture was more labour intensive than solid silver, meaning higher labour costs. This meant that Old Sheffield Plate was very much a luxury product, and only available to the very wealthy more...

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An early Victorian old sheffield plate wine funnel

Victorian Wine Funnel

An early Victorian old sheffield plate wine funnel

A pair of Sheffield plate entree dishes by Blagden Hodgson & Co…

Sheffield Plate Entree Dishes by Blagden Hodgson & Co

A pair of Sheffield plate entree dishes by Blagden Hodgson & Co ( 1825 - 1840)

A large Sheffield plate soup tureen (1810- 1830)

Sheffield Plate Soup Tureen (1810-1830)

A large Sheffield plate soup tureen (1810- 1830)

A Sheffield plate four piece tea and coffee service by B Rooke…

Sheffield Plate Tea & Coffee Service by B. Rooke & Son

A Sheffield plate four piece tea and coffee service by B Rooke & Son ( 1818) illustrated in Bradbury p358

A pair of Sheffield plate wine coolers (1815 - 1835)

Sheffield Plate Wine Coolers (1815-1835)

A pair of Sheffield plate wine coolers (1815 - 1835)

An antique Sheffield plate lidded ewer ( 1775 - 1795)

Sheffield Plate Ewer with Lid (1775-1795)

An antique Sheffield plate lidded ewer ( 1775 - 1795)

Old Sheffield plate, three graduated 'Adams' style jugs. Ex the…

Graduated Adams Style Jugs from Grafton Galleries

Old Sheffield plate, three graduated 'Adams' style jugs. Ex the Grafton Galleries. Sydney. Ex the McArthur-Onslow Family, NSW, approx 19 cm high and shorter (3)

Early 19th century Old Sheffield plate rococo tray or waiter

19th c. Sheffield Plate Rococo Tray/Waiter

Early 19th century Old Sheffield plate rococo tray or waiter

A Hecworth reproduction Old Sheffield plate salver decorated…

Hecworth & Hardy Bros. Salvers - Reproduction & Vintage

A Hecworth reproduction Old Sheffield plate salver decorated with shell and foliate scrolls together with a Hardy Bros. salver. Diameter 44 cm. (2)

An old sheffield plate salver with crest of Alexander, Earls of…

Sheffield Plate Salver with Alexander Crest (1825-1840)

An old sheffield plate salver with crest of Alexander, Earls of sterling (1825 -1840) 24' - 60 cm diameter

A William IV embossed Sheffield plate hot water kettle on stand…

1834 Embossed Sheffield Plate Hot Water Kettle with Ivory Handle

A William IV embossed Sheffield plate hot water kettle on stand with ivory handle. Centre cartouche inscribed ' Mr Ja Boag to Mrs Robt. Boag 1834' kettle 30 cm stand 10 cm

A large old sheffield plate meat dish ((1810 -1830). Width 50…

Antique Sheffield Plate Meat Dish

A large old sheffield plate meat dish ((1810 -1830). Width 50 cm, depth 37 cm

An old sheffield plate entree dish with silver mounts and…

Sheffield Plate Entree Dish with Silver Mounts and Warmer

An old sheffield plate entree dish with silver mounts and retailers mark and warmer (1830-45). Width 39 cm, depth 22 cm, height 18 cm

An Old Sheffield plate lidded ewer (1775-1795). Height 24 cm

Sheffield Plate Ewer with Lid (1775-1795)

An Old Sheffield plate lidded ewer (1775-1795). Height 24 cm

A old sheffield plate small early salver (1765 - 80). Diameter…

Small Sheffield Plate Salver (1765-80) - 18cm Diameter

A old sheffield plate small early salver (1765 - 80). Diameter 18 cm

An old sheffield plate coaster with crested boss (1800-1820)

Antique Sheffield Plate Coaster with Crested Boss

An old sheffield plate coaster with crested boss (1800-1820)

An old sheffield plate wine funnel (1790 -1810)

Antique Sheffield Plate Wine Funnel (1790-1810)

An old sheffield plate wine funnel (1790 -1810)

An old sheffield plate cream jug (1830-1845)

Antique Sheffield Plate Cream Jug (1830-1845)

An old sheffield plate cream jug (1830-1845)

An old sheffield plate coffee biggin (1790-1810). Height 22 cm

Antique Sheffield Plate Coffee Biggin (1790-1810)

An old sheffield plate coffee biggin (1790-1810). Height 22 cm

19th century salver, Georgian Old Sheffield plate

Georgian Sheffield Plate Salver

19th century salver, Georgian Old Sheffield plate

A tall old sheffield plate vase c1890

Antique Sheffield Plate Vase, circa 1890

A tall old sheffield plate vase c1890

Reproduction Sheffield plate circular tray

Sheffield Plate Circular Tray for Elegant Reproduction

Reproduction Sheffield plate circular tray

An Old Sheffield plate salver with beaded border (1770-1785)

Beaded Border Sheffield Plate Salver (1770-1785)

An Old Sheffield plate salver with beaded border (1770-1785)

Old Sheffield plate pierced salt with blue glass liner…

Sheffield Plate Salt with Blue Glass Liner

Old Sheffield plate pierced salt with blue glass liner (1700-1790)

Old Sheffield plate fish slice with green stained ivory handle

Green Ivory Handle Sheffield Plate Fish Slice

Old Sheffield plate fish slice with green stained ivory handle

Old Sheffield plate toast rack ( 1805-1825)

Antique Sheffield Plate Toast Rack

Old Sheffield plate toast rack ( 1805-1825)

Old Sheffield plate octagonal urn shaped coffee pot (1780…

Antique Sheffield Plate Octagonal Coffee Pot

Old Sheffield plate octagonal urn shaped coffee pot (1780 -1800) height 33 cm

Old Sheffield plate urn shaped coffee pot lid needs re soldering

Repair needed for Sheffield plate coffee pot lid

Old Sheffield plate urn shaped coffee pot lid needs re soldering

A silver bowl and cover with a glass inset and a hinged cover.…

Assorted Silver and Plated Tableware Set

A silver bowl and cover with a glass inset and a hinged cover. Together with a plated box and cover. Together with a plated sauceboat, sugar castor. A Sheffield plate muffin dish. Together with a Drummond & Co. Melbourne reproduction Sheffield plate.…

Two William IV Sheffield plate trays, each with a gallery edge.…

William IV Sheffield Plate Trays with Gallery Edge (Set of 2)

Two William IV Sheffield plate trays, each with a gallery edge. 62 cm long

Sheffield plate silver wine coaster. C.1820. Private collection,…

Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster, c.1820

Sheffield plate silver wine coaster. C.1820. Private collection, Sydney.

An antique Sheffield plate bottle coaster

Sheffield Plate Bottle Coaster

An antique Sheffield plate bottle coaster

An antique Sheffield plate pierced work bottle coaster

Sheffield Plate Bottle Coaster with Pierced Work

An antique Sheffield plate pierced work bottle coaster

A four piece Sheffield plate Hardy Bros tea and coffee service

Sheffield Plate Hardy Bros Tea & Coffee Service

A four piece Sheffield plate Hardy Bros tea and coffee service

Sheffield plate scalloped serving tray, 46 cm wide

Scalloped Sheffield Plate Serving Tray, 46cm Wide

Sheffield plate scalloped serving tray, 46 cm wide

A pair of William IV period Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters,…

William IV Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters and Victorian Single Coaster

A pair of William IV period Old Sheffield Plate wine coasters, with ornate foliate borders and turned wood bases. Diameters 165. Together with a much smaller Victorian period single coaster. Diameter 8.5 cm

A George IV Sheffield plate wine cooler of krater form. Height…

George IV Sheffield Plate Krater Wine Cooler

A George IV Sheffield plate wine cooler of krater form. Height 25 cm.

Three Walker and Hall Sheffield Plate entree dishes with…

Walker & Hall Sheffield Plate Acanthus Leaf Entree Dishes

Three Walker and Hall Sheffield Plate entree dishes with acanthus leaf border. Marked to base and two with monogramme 'MM'. Length 33 cm

Pair of Sheffield plate bottle coasters, maker (R&C) Robert…

Sheffield Plate Bottle Coasters by Robert Calderwood (R&C)

Pair of Sheffield plate bottle coasters, maker (R&C) Robert Calderwood

A Victorian Sheffield plate butler's tray with foliate engraved…

Victorian Sheffield Plate Butler's Tray with Foliate Engraving

A Victorian Sheffield plate butler's tray with foliate engraved base and pierced gallery. Height 8 cm. Width 72 cm. Depth 39.8 cm

An Edwardian Sheffield plate galleried tray. Height 3.5 cm.…

Edwardian Sheffield Plate Tray with Gallery

An Edwardian Sheffield plate galleried tray. Height 3.5 cm. Width 51 cm. Depth 22.5 cm

A Sheffield plate asparagus serving tray, early 20th century,…

Sheffield Plate Asparagus Tray with Scrolling Rims

A Sheffield plate asparagus serving tray, early 20th century, with crossed arrows and marks for William Hutton & Sons, the oval low form dish with broad scrolling asymmetric rims and plain tubular scrolled handles, raised upon an oval footed tubular…

A pair of Georgian Sheffield plate wine coasters. Early 19th…

Georgian Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters, 19th Century

A pair of Georgian Sheffield plate wine coasters. Early 19th century. Diameter 14.3 cm

Four various pieces plated Ware. Sheffield plate small tray…

Plated Ware Set with Tray, Coasters, and Salver

Four various pieces plated Ware. Sheffield plate small tray (worn); pair Sheffield plate bottle coasters; & Hardy Brothers salver. Diameter 36 cm (salver)

An antique Sheffield plate chocolate pot with fruitwood handle.…

Sheffield Plate Chocolate Pot with Fruitwood Handle

An antique Sheffield plate chocolate pot with fruitwood handle. Height 24 cm

Early 19th century old Sheffield plate wine coaster

Antique Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster, 19th Century

Early 19th century old Sheffield plate wine coaster

A George IV Sheffield plate soup tureen. Maker Cresswick & Co.…

George IV Sheffield Plate Soup Tureen by Cresswick & Co

A George IV Sheffield plate soup tureen. Maker Cresswick & Co. 1820. Circular form, quatrefoil body, domed cover with central handle, two attractive loop handles on the sides, gadrooned edge and a fine armorial engraved cover, with four heavy scroll feet.…

Sheffield plate warming dish

Sheffield Plate Warming Tray

Sheffield plate warming dish

Sheffield plate warming dish

Sheffield Plate Warming Tray

Sheffield plate warming dish

Pair of Sheffield plate snuffers and trays

Sheffield Plate Snuffers and Trays Set

Pair of Sheffield plate snuffers and trays

Sheffield plate decanter coaster, approx. 18 cm diameter

Sheffield Plate Decanter Coaster (18cm)

Sheffield plate decanter coaster, approx. 18 cm diameter

A pair of Georgian style plated sauceboats, they are together…

Georgian style plated set with salver, jug and trays

A pair of Georgian style plated sauceboats, they are together with reproduction Sheffield plate salver and a plated water jug and tow plated trays

A 19th century Sheffield plate tray Sheffield, Thomas & James…

Sheffield Plate Tray with Armorial Crest

A 19th century Sheffield plate tray Sheffield, Thomas & James Creswick, circa 1820 inscribed with armorial crest 'Sanguis Et. Vulnera', 77 cm length

Antique George III Sheffield plate soup tureen circa 1811 by…

1811 Sheffield Plate Soup Tureen by Creswick

Antique George III Sheffield plate soup tureen circa 1811 by T&J Creswick. Approx 30 cm high and 35 cm wide.

Silver plate surround Art Deco fruit bowl along with a…

Art Deco Fruit Bowl and Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster Set

Silver plate surround Art Deco fruit bowl along with a Sheffield plate wine coaster

An early 19th century Sheffield plate coffee pot of tall…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Floral Coffee Pot

An early 19th century Sheffield plate coffee pot of tall bulbous, lobed form with floral decoration. Height 23 cm

A Georgian Sheffield plate fruit basket with twisted wire…

Georgian Sheffield Plate Fruit Basket with Swing Handle

A Georgian Sheffield plate fruit basket with twisted wire gallery gadrooned border edge and swing handle, circa 1800. Width 31 cm

Antique Sheffield plate oval tea pot stand

Sheffield Plate Tea Pot Stand - Antique Oval Design

Antique Sheffield plate oval tea pot stand

Antique Sheffield plate Walker and Hall soup tureen

Sheffield Plate Soup Tureen by Walker and Hall

Antique Sheffield plate Walker and Hall soup tureen

Antique Sheffield plate wine bucket

Sheffield Plate Wine Bucket

Antique Sheffield plate wine bucket

Antique Sheffield plate sauce boat 1810-30

1810-30 Sheffield Plate Sauce Boat - Antique

Antique Sheffield plate sauce boat 1810-30

Antique Sheffield plate lidded wine or hot water ewer 1790-1815

Sheffield Plate Ewer with Lid (1790-1815)

Antique Sheffield plate lidded wine or hot water ewer 1790-1815

Antique Sheffield plate coffee pot 1815-35

Sheffield Plate Coffee Pot (1815-35)

Antique Sheffield plate coffee pot 1815-35

Sheffield plate whiskey hip flask 1887

1887 Sheffield Plate Whiskey Flask

Sheffield plate whiskey hip flask 1887

A pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate table salts, circular…

Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Table Salts

A pair of Georgian Old Sheffield Plate table salts, circular with shaped rims, leaf and scroll feet and gilded interiors. London c.1785 by Matthew Boulton & Co. Diameter 8.5 cm

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate milk jug of plain oval section…

Georgian Old Sheffield Plate Milk Jug with Wood Handle

A Georgian Old Sheffield Plate milk jug of plain oval section with wide pouring spout, the original wood handle with acanthus leaf mount. Height 15 cm

A Sheffield plate serving tray, circa 1887, Walker & Hall…

Antique Sheffield Plate Serving Tray, 1887

A Sheffield plate serving tray, circa 1887, Walker & Hall Sheffield, of rectangular form with canted corners and a tubular gallery raised upon knopped supports and bun feet, with scrolled and foliate bracket handles and bright cut with linked swags,…

A Sheffield plate wine coaster, circa 1830, with a rim of…

Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster with Grape Vine Design

A Sheffield plate wine coaster, circa 1830, with a rim of pierced and applied bunches of grapes and foliage on the vine, to a turned wooden plate with an engraved crest to the central button. Height 5 cm. Diameter 19 cm

Sheffield plate pair of Entrée dishes with armorials.…

Sheffield Plate Armorial Entrée Dishes (32cm)

Sheffield plate pair of Entrée dishes with armorials. Length 32 cm

A fine classical revival Adams style Sheffield plate tureen,…

Adams Style Sheffield Plate Tureen, 1860

A fine classical revival Adams style Sheffield plate tureen, circa 1860, the silver on copper tureen of oval gondola shape raised upon a flared conforming base, the shaped lid with a finial also of gondola design, the body plain but with fine gadrooning…

A Sheffield plate food warmer, by John round & Son, mid to late…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Food Warmer

A Sheffield plate food warmer, by John round & Son, mid to late 19th century, oval domed warmer with bright cut floral and foliate sprays to the hinged roll lid and a continuous ribbon and fern pattern encircling, with fluted side handles and supported on…

Georgian Old Sheffield plate tray

Georgian Sheffield Plate Tray

Georgian Old Sheffield plate tray

An Old Sheffield plate chafing dish, circular, with…

Circular Sheffield Plate Chafing Dish with Shell Feet

An Old Sheffield plate chafing dish, circular, with shell-capped leaf-scroll feet. Width across handles 33 cm

A large 19th century oval Sheffield plate domed meat cover with…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Meat Cover with Engraving Panel

A large 19th century oval Sheffield plate domed meat cover with gadrooned border and detachable scroll handle. Inset silver engraving panel. Length 50 cm

A pair of late Georgian Sheffield plate decanter coasters with…

Georgian Sheffield plate decanter coasters with grape border

A pair of late Georgian Sheffield plate decanter coasters with relief grape and vine leaf borders. Turned wooden bases. C1820. Width 17.5 cm

A pair of Georgian Sheffield plate decanter coasters circular…

Georgian Sheffield Plate Coasters with Athenaeum Engraving

A pair of Georgian Sheffield plate decanter coasters circular with gadrooned borders and wooden base. Silver centred panel engraved 'Athen'um 1824'. Width 15 cm

An Old Sheffield plate tea urn early 19th century, in classical…

Adam Style Sheffield Plate Tea Urn with Pineapple Finial

An Old Sheffield plate tea urn early 19th century, in classical Adam style with pineapple finial, 48 cm high

Barker Ellis Sheffield plate antique style teapot, hot water…

Barker Ellis Sheffield Antique Teapot Set

Barker Ellis Sheffield plate antique style teapot, hot water jug and creamer

Sheffield plate mustard pot with Bristol liner

Sheffield Mustard Pot with Bristol Liner

Sheffield plate mustard pot with Bristol liner

Oval twin handled Sheffield plate gallery tray

Sheffield Plate Gallery Tray with Twin Handles

Oval twin handled Sheffield plate gallery tray

Sheffield plate antique wire work sweetmeat basket

Antique Sheffield Wire Sweetmeat Basket

Sheffield plate antique wire work sweetmeat basket

Sheffield plate pair of decanter coasters (1815-30)

Sheffield Plate Decanter Coasters (1815-30)

Sheffield plate pair of decanter coasters (1815-30)

Sheffield plate boat shape sugar basket (1780-1800)

Sheffield Boat Sugar Basket (1780-1800)

Sheffield plate boat shape sugar basket (1780-1800)

Sheffield plate snuffer tray (1830-50)

Sheffield Plate Snuffer Tray (1830-50)

Sheffield plate snuffer tray (1830-50)

Heavy Victorian Sheffield plate tray with ornately decorated…

Ornate Victorian Sheffield Plate Tray with Handles

Heavy Victorian Sheffield plate tray with ornately decorated and shaped border and handles 70 cm long, 50 cm wide

Old Sheffield plate, c. 1820 melon shaped teapot with applied…

Melon-shaped Sheffield Plate Teapot with Foliate Decoration

Old Sheffield plate, c. 1820 melon shaped teapot with applied foliate decoration on four scroll feet, marks to underside (A/F). Height 13 cm

Pair of Old Sheffield plate decanter coasters

Old Sheffield Plate Decanter Coasters Pair

Pair of Old Sheffield plate decanter coasters

Dixon & Son reproduction Old Sheffield plate twin handled tray

Reproduction Old Sheffield Plate Twin Handled Tray

Dixon & Son reproduction Old Sheffield plate twin handled tray

19th century Sheffield plate wine coaster

Sheffield Plate Wine Coaster

19th century Sheffield plate wine coaster