VERY FINE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE TUREEN

A particularly fine, most impressive and large early 19th century OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE TUREEN in wonderful original condition. With an ornate upper handle and twin handles either side, it comprises three pieces: the lid; inner liner and base. The lid is marked under for T & J Creswick of Sheffield and it is engraved with a personal Crest to the lid and Coat-of-Arms to the base. 17.5ins across the handles. circa 1810-1820 * Old Sheffield Plate was invented in 1743 by Thomas Bolsover in Sheffield. The process involved fixing a layer of sterling silver above and below an ingot of copper; heating this and then rolling it out to produce a high quality and affordable substitute for pure silver that was so expensive at the time. Highly collectable nowadays. T & J Creswick was a prominent firm of silversmiths and cutlery makers formed by brothers Thomas and James Creswick in 1810. ** Please note that this very good and rare tureen is not on view in the shop; for further details call 07860 818212 or e-mail kerry@quietstreetantiques.net