Description
Pair of early C19th Regency period ‘Old Sheffield Plate ‘ campana-shaped wine-coolers.
Fine pair of wine or champagne coolers of campana form , decorated with a crisply cast band of oak leaves and acorns to the bodies . The edges of the top cast with intricate floral decoration, the sides with shaped wrythen handles .
The fronts of each with an inlaid silver cartouche engraved with intertwined initials. Constructed in the traditional manner with detachable inner rims and liners .
The original silver plate in excellent condition, with minor ‘bleeding’ through to the copper commensurate with age and use .
* ‘Old Sheffield Plate’ was a technique developed and perfected in Sheffield during the mid C18th when a material was created by fusing thin sheets of silver sandwiching a copper body , enabling goods to be cast and produced much more cheaply than using solid silver .
H 10”
W 12” (full)
W 10” (bodies)
England c. 1820
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 2211
Dimensions
Height = 25 cm (10")
Width = 30 cm (12")
Depth = 25 cm (10")
Pair of early C19th Regency period ‘ Old Sheffield Plate ‘ campana shaped wine coolers .
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
ML 2211
Description
Pair of early C19th Regency period ‘Old Sheffield Plate ‘ campana-shaped wine-coolers.
Fine pair of wine or champagne coolers of campana form , decorated with a crisply cast band of oak leaves and acorns to the bodies . The edges of the top cast with intricate floral decoration, the sides with shaped wrythen handles .
The fronts of each with an inlaid silver cartouche engraved with intertwined initials. Constructed in the traditional manner with detachable inner rims and liners .
The original silver plate in excellent condition, with minor ‘bleeding’ through to the copper commensurate with age and use .
* ‘Old Sheffield Plate’ was a technique developed and perfected in Sheffield during the mid C18th when a material was created by fusing thin sheets of silver sandwiching a copper body , enabling goods to be cast and produced much more cheaply than using solid silver .
H 10”
W 12” (full)
W 10” (bodies)
England c. 1820
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .
Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons .
If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance .
www.leesantiquesworcester.com.
Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218
Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 2211
Dimensions
Height = 25 cm (10")
Width = 30 cm (12")
Depth = 25 cm (10")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.