1790 ' S Georgian Old Sheffield Silver Plate Pair 2 Candlesticks Floral Round
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4016538 | Composition: Silver Plate |
| Age: Pre-1800 | Product: Candlesticks/ Candelabra |
| Brand: Sheffield | Style: Georgian |
A pair of 1790's Sheffield plate candlesticks on round bases; the bases and edges are trimmed with applied scroll and floral borders.
Old Sheffield Plate is 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's rarity and age - it was replaced by cheaper electroplating process around 1840.Condition Very good antique condition. Some coppe...r bleeding; scuffing commensurate with age; evidence of soldering to both sconces.
Measurements22 cm tall
PaymentIf you think you won't be able to pay straight away, please let me know before bidding. If payment is not received within 48 hours of winning and I receive no communication from you, an unpaid item case will be opened automatically.
UK postagePostage within UK for this item is free for 2nd class or Hermes; guaranteed by 1 pm is £5. If you want to use a particular delivery service, please let me know and I'll be happy to accommodate your request.
International postageUnless an item is very heavy, the item will be sent with Royal Mail. Economy is free, standard is £5, tracked is £8.Please note that economy postage can take up to 8 weeks to arrive outside of EU.You can see the estimated delivery times to your country here.Tracking numbers are only available if you choose the tracked option.If you choose a paid option, and buy several items, I will always combine postage.If you want to use a different courier, such as FedEx or DHL, I'll be happy to organise it.
And finally...If you're interested in vintage, particularly silver and silver plate - add me to your followed sellers and be the first to know when I list new items! For those who want to know how to clean their silver in 5 minutes, please have a look at my step-by-step guide.
Happy bidding! :)
Old Sheffield Plate is 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's rarity and age - it was replaced by cheaper electroplating process around 1840.Condition Very good antique condition. Some coppe...r bleeding; scuffing commensurate with age; evidence of soldering to both sconces.
Measurements22 cm tall
PaymentIf you think you won't be able to pay straight away, please let me know before bidding. If payment is not received within 48 hours of winning and I receive no communication from you, an unpaid item case will be opened automatically.
UK postagePostage within UK for this item is free for 2nd class or Hermes; guaranteed by 1 pm is £5. If you want to use a particular delivery service, please let me know and I'll be happy to accommodate your request.
International postageUnless an item is very heavy, the item will be sent with Royal Mail. Economy is free, standard is £5, tracked is £8.Please note that economy postage can take up to 8 weeks to arrive outside of EU.You can see the estimated delivery times to your country here.Tracking numbers are only available if you choose the tracked option.If you choose a paid option, and buy several items, I will always combine postage.If you want to use a different courier, such as FedEx or DHL, I'll be happy to organise it.
And finally...If you're interested in vintage, particularly silver and silver plate - add me to your followed sellers and be the first to know when I list new items! For those who want to know how to clean their silver in 5 minutes, please have a look at my step-by-step guide.
Happy bidding! :)
