Decorative Vintage Pair of Tall Silver Plated Candlesticks, H:24" Base W: 7.5", with decorative pictorial images on the tripod base. LifestyleAntiques.com is the  More »

Decorative Vintage Pair of Tall Silver Plated Candlesticks, H:24" Base W: 7.5", with decorative pictorial images on the tripod base. LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.   « Less

A Lighthouse-Form Silverplate Cocktail Shaker, bears pseudo marks, Sheffield WMBAI, tapered cylindrical form with beacon top, H 14" The History of Sheffield plate is a  More »

A Lighthouse-Form Silverplate Cocktail Shaker, bears pseudo marks, Sheffield WMBAI, tapered cylindrical form with beacon top, H 14" The History of Sheffield plate is a layered process of silver and copper that was used for many years to produce a wide range of household articles. These included buttons, caddy spoons, serving utensils, candlesticks and other lighting devices, tea and coffee services, serving dishes and trays, tankards and pitchers, and larger items such as soup tureens and hot-water urns. Almost every article made in sterling silver was also crafted by Sheffield makers, who used this manufacturing process to produce nearly identical wares for a less cost. Sterling silver alone would have been far too expensive for the emerging middle classes to afford, so there was a continual search in mid-18th century England for a suitable replacement. Thomas Boulsover, of Sheffield's Cutlers Company, provided the solution in 1743. While trying to repair the handle of a customer's decorative knife, he heated it too much and the silver started to melt. When he examined the damaged handle, he noticed that the silver and copper had fused together very strongly. Experiments showed that the two metals behaved as one when he tried to reshape them, even though he could clearly see two different layers. He then carried out further experiments in which he put a thin sheet of silver on a thick sheet of copper and heated the two together to fuse them, when this was hammered or rolled to make it thinner, the two metals were reduced in thickness at similar rates. Using this method, Boulsover was able to make sheets of metal which had a thin layer of silver on the top surface and a thick layer of copper underneath. When this new material was used to make buttons, they looked and behaved like silver buttons but were a fraction of the cost. This new "double sandwich" form of Sheffield plate was developed around 1770. It was used for pieces such as bowls and mugs that had a visible interior, it consisted of a sheet of silver each side of a piece of copper. Later on, borders were applied with a U-shaped section of silver wire to conceal the copper which can be felt as a lip on the underside. Following the invention of German silver, around 1820, it was found that this new material also fused well with sheet silver and provided a suitable base metal for the Sheffield process. Because of its nearly silver color, German silver also revealed less wear, or "bleeding", when Sheffield-made articles were subject to daily use and polishing. Sheffield plate is fairly rare today, as after about 1840 it was generally replaced with electroplating processes. Electroplating tends to produce a "brilliant" surface with a hard color, so Sheffield plate is still used in cases where a softer color more like natural sterling silver is desired. Matthew Boulton was born in Birmingham in 1728. His father was a toymaker in Snow Hill, specialising in buckles and buttons. In 1749 the father took the young Matthew into partnership in his already flourishing business, and put him in charge of its management. After Mathew 's father had dies he resolved to build his reputation on jewellery, silverware and plated goods of the highest quality. To this end he recruited the best designers and craftsmen he could find, however cheaply it might sell, should be of the best possible quality that could be achieved for the price. He was also the first person outside Sheffield to take up the manufacture of Sheffield plate, effecting product improvements in the process.   « Less

Large and Decorative English Silverplate Gallery Tray

Large and Decorative English Silverplate Gallery Tray   « Less

Last Quarter 19th Century George III Silver Plate Milk Warmer with Bone Insulator at Top and Wood Handles & Gadrooned Edging - England

Last Quarter 19th Century George III Silver Plate Milk Warmer with Bone Insulator at Top and Wood Handles & Gadrooned Edging - England   « Less

Silver plate knife, unidentified English maker, marked EPJSS on the blades. Beautiful detail engraving, mother-of-pearl handle in good condition, age scuffing of finish on  More »

Silver plate knife, unidentified English maker, marked EPJSS on the blades. Beautiful detail engraving, mother-of-pearl handle in good condition, age scuffing of finish on blade and handle. This would make a lovely letter opener. 8 inches long overall x 0.91 inches wide.There is only ONE knife. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3700_2 Condition: good Year: 1900 Country: England Maker: EPJSS Height: 0.91 in. (2.31 cm) Width: 8.08 in. (20.52 cm) Title: English Knife for Letter Opener Style: Victorian Materials: silver plate Type: knife   « Less

Silverplate Serving Ladle 19th c. France- Sapoudreuse

Silverplate Serving Ladle 19th c. France- Sapoudreuse   « Less

This pair of candelabras were made by the Crescent Silverware Mfg. Co. in Port Jaris, NY. They are silver over copper with great detail in the twisted arms and embossed  More »

This pair of candelabras were made by the Crescent Silverware Mfg. Co. in Port Jaris, NY. They are silver over copper with great detail in the twisted arms and embossed candle holders. There is some ware to the silver in places where the copper shows, but overall still quite outstanding. We have professionally polished and sealed them for lasting beauty. Measure 15.5'' tall and 16'' wide. I believe these candelabras are from the 1960''s or earlier. There is a good hallmark on each base. Email for more info and Please check out our other neat restored items. Status: For Sale Reference#: TBB771 Condition: Used - Refinished Year: 1960''s ?   « Less

Complete Coffee/Tea Service Circa. 1890 England. Silverplate. Eletro-plated nickel silver. Marked EPNS 9-piece set. Includes hot water pot, original heating stand,  More »

Complete Coffee/Tea Service Circa. 1890 England. Silverplate. Eletro-plated nickel silver. Marked EPNS 9-piece set. Includes hot water pot, original heating stand, heating unit, coffee pot, tea pot, sugar bowl, creamer, waste bowl and tray. All in very good condition. Wonderful design. For exact measurements, contact us.   « Less

Silver Plated Set. Coffee Pot, Tea Pot, Sugar Bowl & Creamer. Circa. 1890 British Marked EPNS British electroplated nickel silver. All four items marked  More »

Silver Plated Set. Coffee Pot, Tea Pot, Sugar Bowl & Creamer. Circa. 1890 British Marked EPNS British electroplated nickel silver. All four items marked "Made in Sheffield, England - EPNS" The coffee pot measures 9 inches high and 10 1/2 inches wide & 4 3/4 inches deep. The tea pot measures 16 inches high, 12 inches wide, and 5 inches deep The creamer measures 3 1/2 inches high, 6 inches wide and 2 3/4 inches deep. Lastly, the sugar bowl measures 3 inches high, 7 inches wide and 2 3/4 inches deep. No noticeable defects. Tray not included. Price: 400.00 In very good condition   « Less

Antique Three-Piece Silverplate Dresser Set Circa. 1904 - 1907 America. Three piece art nouveau silverplate dresser set, consisting of hand mirror, handled hair brush and  More »

Antique Three-Piece Silverplate Dresser Set Circa. 1904 - 1907 America. Three piece art nouveau silverplate dresser set, consisting of hand mirror, handled hair brush and clothing brush. The overall glorious design consists of putti in repousse playing a variety of musical instruments; With various flowers, including roses, strewn about. The putti and the instruments are different on each piece. There is a central heart shaped cartouche with fancy triple script initials that look like HLT on the two handled pieces, no initials on the clothing brush. The two handled pieces are marked Derby Silver Co. Pat. May 14, 1907 with additional patent date of July 26, 1904 on the mirror. The clothing brush is marked Victor Silver Co. with the 1907 date. Both Derby and Victor became part of International Silver Co. The mirror has a wonderful round, beveled mirror in excellent condition, which appears to be the original mirror. There is some minor wear in the plating on each of the three pieces, and a small dent in the hairbrush handle. This is to be expected in silver items over 100 years old. The mirror measures 10.25 inches long, 6 inches wide and 1 inch deep. The handled brush measures 9 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep. The other brush measures 7.5 in ches long, 2.25 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep. In very good condition.   « Less