Pair of Old Sheffield Plate candlesticks
Pair of Old Sheffield Plate candlesticks
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A simple pair of Old Sheffield Plate column candlesticks on oval bases circa 1800
Old Sheffield Plate refers to an 18th-century technique developed in Sheffield, England, for creating silver-plated items. Invented by Thomas Boulsover in the 1740s, the process involved fusing a thin layer of silver to a copper base, producing more affordable but elegant silver-like pieces.
Old Sheffield Plate became popular for items like candlesticks, trays, and tea sets. Known for its craftsmanship and beauty, it was eventually replaced by electroplating in the 19th century but remains highly collectible today.
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