Sheffield Silver Plate Spoon Rest Shield Shape Pineapple Finials Italy Vintage
Sheffield
Silver Plate Spoon Rest
Vintage, Italy, 1 Piece
This vintage Sheffield silver-plated spoon rest, crafted in Italy, features a distinctive shield-shaped base with three decorative prongs topped with pineapple-style finials. The pineapple has long been a symbol of hospitality, making this an elegant functional accessory for a buffet or formal dining setting to protect surfaces from serving utensils. Sheffield is a name synonymous with quality metalwork, and this piece demonstrates the traditional craftsmanship associated with Italian silver-plated holloware from the mid-to-late 20th century.
• Marked "Sheffield" with a crown hallmark and "SILVERPLATE ITALY" on the underside
• Unique shield-shaped frame with three support prongs and decorative finials
• Silver-plated construction over base metal
• Measures approximately 3.5 inches in length by 2.5 inches in width
Condition: Fair to good vintage condition with heavy tarnish and oxidation throughout that will require polishing. The surface shows light scratches consistent with age and household use. There are no dents, bends, or structural repairs visible. The underside shows more significant tarnish and wear to the plating in high-contact areas.
Sheffield
Silver Plate Spoon Rest
Vintage, Italy, 1 Piece
This vintage Sheffield silver-plated spoon rest, crafted in Italy, features a distinctive shield-shaped base with three decorative prongs topped with pineapple-style finials. The pineapple has long been a symbol of hospitality, making this an elegant functional accessory for a buffet or formal dining setting to protect surfaces from serving utensils. Sheffield is a name synonymous with quality metalwork, and this piece demonstrates the traditional craftsmanship associated with Italian silver-plated holloware from the mid-to-late 20th century.
• Marked "Sheffield" with a crown hallmark and "SILVERPLATE ITALY" on the underside
• Unique shield-shaped frame with three support prongs and decorative finials
• Silver-plated construction over base metal
• Measures approximately 3.5 inches in length by 2.5 inches in width
Condition: Fair to good vintage condition with heavy tarnish and oxidation throughout that will require polishing. The surface shows light scratches consistent with age and household use. There are no dents, bends, or structural repairs visible. The underside shows more significant tarnish and wear to the plating in high-contact areas.
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Sheffield
Silver Plate Spoon Rest
Vintage, Italy, 1 Piece
This vintage Sheffield silver-plated spoon rest, crafted in Italy, features a distinctive shield-shaped base with three decorative prongs topped with pineapple-style finials. The pineapple has long been a symbol of hospitality, making this an elegant functional accessory for a buffet or formal dining setting to protect surfaces from serving utensils. Sheffield is a name synonymous with quality metalwork, and this piece demonstrates the traditional craftsmanship associated with Italian silver-plated holloware from the mid-to-late 20th century.
• Marked "Sheffield" with a crown hallmark and "SILVERPLATE ITALY" on the underside
• Unique shield-shaped frame with three support prongs and decorative finials
• Silver-plated construction over base metal
• Measures approximately 3.5 inches in length by 2.5 inches in width
Condition: Fair to good vintage condition with heavy tarnish and oxidation throughout that will require polishing. The surface shows light scratches consistent with age and household use. There are no dents, bends, or structural repairs visible. The underside shows more significant tarnish and wear to the plating in high-contact areas.
