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Antique Georgian Old Sheffield silver plate 3 pc melon bellied lobed tea set
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Antique Georgian Old Sheffield silver plate 3 pc melon bellied lobed tea set
Price: GB $314.47
Photo Gallery - click to enlarge Stunning Regencythree-piece tea service, dating to around 1830 and made from Old Sheffield plate. Beautiful melon fluted design is decorated with a variety of flourishes - including opulent borders, large floral finial on the teapot and intricately carved handles on the milk jug and sugar bowl. All three pieces are gilded inside and the gold-wash is still in great condition in the milk jug and sugar bowl.Old Sheffield Plateis the process of fusing a layer of silver on to a layer of copper. The process was discovered by Thomas Boulsover in 1742. Old Sheffield plate is highly sought after due to it\'srarityand age - it was replaced by cheaper electroplating process around 1840. If you look at the photo of the underside of the border, you can see exactly where the silver is fused over the copper base.ConditionFantastic condition; very light wear to silvering. Some scuffing, light scratches and small dings commensurate with age and use. The teapot\'s handle moves slightly at the top.
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