Pair of Antique Sheffield Plate Wine Coolers, c. 1820
This wonderful pair of antique Sheffield plate coolers are in a classic campana form. The lower half of the bodies have a lobed design to compliment the gadrooned decoration on the
stepped pedestal bases and applied edges of the detachable rims. One good indication of antique Sheffield plate is the
presence on an inset blank of silver in the bodies. This was done so that when engraving heraldic devices or coats of arms on antique Sheffield plate the engraving would not go
through the silver exposing the copper underneath. Bold vine-like handles with leaf decoration are attached at the sides. (These are similar in design to the famous 'Warwick' vase.)
These lovely coolers are marked with the numbe r 4 on the insert and collar on one and
2 and 3 on the other insert and collar so they were once part of a larger set. They measure 11 inches across the handles by 9 inches high and are in very good antique condition with minor rosing
to some of the highlights.
Our Price: $6,400.00
Item code: K714
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