Book Description

Old Sheffield Plate is an authoritative guide to the art and history of Sheffield Plate - a type of silver plating that was popular in England from the mid-18th century to the mid-19th century. The book is based on the author's own collection of Sheffield Plate, which includes examples of various styles and techniques. The book covers the history of Sheffield Plate, as well as the techniques used to create it, and includes detailed photographs and descriptions of each piece in the collection. This book is a must-read for collectors and enthusiasts of antique silver. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.