Sheffield Silverplate Footed Serving Tray

Sheffield silver plate was invented by accident by Thomas Boulsover in the mid 1700s. He was making a repair to a silver object and realized that he could fuse two metals together. Boulsover discovered that silver and copper could transform into a sheet that could be fashioned into objects that look like sterling silver. Thin silver sheets were fused together with a thicker sheet of copper and Sheffield silver plate was born. By the end of the 1700s, many Sheffield silver plate objects were being produced for members of the upper and middle classes.

The traits of Sheffield silver plate were strength, durability, and good looks. Antique Sheffield silver plate objects such as snuff boxes, trays, tea sets, coat buttons, candlesticks, patch boxes, etc. were marketed for one main reason…Sheffield silver plate was attractive and not as expensive as sterling silver. Today, like sterling silver and pewter collectibles, Sheffield silver plate remains popular with collectors.

16 inches long 11 inches wide

Good

Housewares, Tableware

18%

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Bedford, NY 10506

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Saturday, 6/15, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

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