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One of the best books I've seen on antique silverplate. Lots of information on history, techniques, and how to recognize old Sheffield pieces. Plenty of beautiful photos. A great book for anyone interested in learning about old silver.
The discovery of silver plate came about as a result of a search for a cheaper alternative to solid silver. Its appearance widened the market for articles otherwise only fashioned in silver and made them accessible to different levels of society.
The discovery and development of fused plate, more commonly known as Old Sheffield plate, played the major role from the 1750s to the mid-nineteenth century. This was followed in due course by the development of the mid-nineteenth century process, electroplating.
There is written and detailed illustrated advice for the collector of items made in all these processes and in particular on distinguishing genuine pieces. Drawings and photographs of marks, where used, are provided. This popular and affordable collecting area has seen a surge of interest in recent years and prices have been very much on the increase.
The Author
Stephen Helliwell was a Director of Christie’s South Kensington from 1991 to 1996.
He originally started work at Christie’s as a porter after graduating from the London School of Economics and subsequently specialised in the field of silver. He was also the author of Collecting Small Silverware.
The history of silver plate from the mid 18th century to the period of Art Deco
Covers the discovery and development of Old Sheffield plate
Close-up photographs of marks
Advice on purchasing, cleaning and caring
The affordable substitute for solid silver and a growing collecting area
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