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Silverplate Coffee Pots

Silverplate coffee pots suggest all of the class and refinement of sterling silver, but can be obtained at a much more accessible price point. Whereas sterling has long been associated with royalty and aristocracy, silverplate has been a material of the people since its inception.

The advent of the Sheffield plating technique, which requires only a small amount of pure silver, allowed for silversmiths to produce exquisite objects with the treasured burnish and white color of silver at an exponentially lower cost than sterling. This savings was passed on to the consumers who could afford to purchase objects with the appearance of pure silver that had previously been beyond their reach.

Today, silverplate coffee pots are still an excellent way for collectors to add a touch of class to their morning breakfast or dessert service. Silverplate coffee pots generally cost less than $500, making them an affordable option for those seeking a more reasonably-priced alternative to sterling.


Quick Facts

  • Many collectors refer to coffeepots forged in this bimetal material as old Sheffield plate
  • There are rare examples of coffee pots that were created during the mid-19th century using a hybrid of Sheffield and electroplating techniques
  • Silverplated coffee pots, even those produced by esteemed makers such as Tiffany & Co., can often be purchased for less than $500

Recommended Items at Auction

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A substantial coffeepot, Harvey Lewis, Philadelphia, circa 1815.
May 21, 12:00 PM EDT
A substantial coffeepot, Harvey Lewis, Philadelphia, circa 1815.
by South Bay Auctions Inc
Est: $400- $600
$80011 Bids
Large Federal coffeepot, James Musgrave, Philadelphia, circa 1795.
May 21, 12:00 PM EDT
Large Federal coffeepot, James Musgrave, Philadelphia, circa 1795.
by South Bay Auctions Inc
Est: $500- $800
$4755 Bids
Irish Georgian double bellied coffeepot, John Locker, Dublin, 1771.
May 21, 12:00 PM EDT
Irish Georgian double bellied coffeepot, John Locker, Dublin, 1771.
by South Bay Auctions Inc
Est: $700- $900
$5505 Bids
Four-piece coffee and tea set, Joseph Lownes, Philadelphia, circa 1805.
May 21, 12:00 PM EDT
Four-piece coffee and tea set, Joseph Lownes, Philadelphia, circa 1805.
by South Bay Auctions Inc
Est: $1,000- $1,500
$1,7003 Bids
COFFEE AND TEA POT SILVER
May 20, 2:00 PM CEST
COFFEE AND TEA POT SILVER
by Campo & Campo
Est: €0- €0
€51 Bid
Caffettiera in argento, Malta, 1720 ca.
May 21, 1:30 PM CEST
Caffettiera in argento, Malta, 1720 ca.
by Lucas Aste
Est: €5,000- €8,000
€5,0001 Bid
Three Silver Plate Coffee Pots
May 16, 2:00 PM AEST
Three Silver Plate Coffee Pots
by Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Est: AUD20- AUD40
AUD101 Bid
Kleines Historismus-Mokkaservice und ein Tablett
May 17, 10:30 AM CEST
Kleines Historismus-Mokkaservice und ein Tablett
by Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden
Est: €500- €1,000
€5000 Bids
Fünfteiliges Service von Bonebakker & Zoon...
May 22, 10:00 AM CEST
Fünfteiliges Service von Bonebakker & Zoon...
by Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Est: €0- €0
€2000 Bids
Kaffeeservice, vier Teile...
May 22, 10:00 AM CEST
Kaffeeservice, vier Teile...
by Dusseldorfer Auktionshaus
Est: €0- €0
€2000 Bids
Coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl in 800 silver
May 21, 5:00 PM CEST
Coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl in 800 silver
by ArtLaRosa
Est: €0- €0
€2500 Bids
Kaffeekanne im Barock-Stil
May 17, 10:30 AM CEST
Kaffeekanne im Barock-Stil
by Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden
Est: €240- €480
€2400 Bids
Cafetière piriforme tripode armoriée Jean Redard, Neuchâtel, XVII
May 14, 6:30 PM CEST
Cafetière piriforme tripode armoriée Jean Redard, Neuchâtel, XVII
by Geneve Encheres
Est: CHF800- CHF1,200
CHF6000 Bids
Cafetière marabout surmontée d'un "Gland" au poinçon de Gand et datée 1815/…
May 14, 6:30 PM CEST
Cafetière marabout surmontée d'un "Gland" au poinçon de Gand et datée 1815/…
by Vanderkindere
Est: €500- €700
€5000 Bids
3pc Hertel Jacob Bavaria Germany Silver on Copper Porcelain Feet Coffee Pot
Jun 08, 10:00 AM PDT
3pc Hertel Jacob Bavaria Germany Silver on Copper Porcelain Feet Coffee Pot
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $200- $250
$1800 Bids
A Wesel silver coffee pot
May 16, 10:00 AM CEST
A Wesel silver coffee pot
by Lempertz
Est: €1,500- €1,800
€1,1000 Bids
A Soest silver coffee pot
May 16, 10:00 AM CEST
A Soest silver coffee pot
by Lempertz
Est: €2,400- €2,800
€1,8000 Bids
A Kiel silver coffee pot
May 16, 10:00 AM CEST
A Kiel silver coffee pot
by Lempertz
Est: €2,500- €3,000
€1,8000 Bids
A Mons silver coffee pot
May 16, 10:00 AM CEST
A Mons silver coffee pot
by Lempertz
Est: €4,000- €4,800
€3,0000 Bids
A Strasbourg silver coffee pot
May 16, 10:00 AM CEST
A Strasbourg silver coffee pot
by Lempertz
Est: €2,000- €2,500
€1,5000 Bids
Kaffeeservice
Jun 05, 9:00 AM CEST
Kaffeeservice
by Auktionshaus Zofingen
Est: CHF640- CHF800
CHF6000 Bids
Kaffee- und Teeservice
Jun 05, 9:00 AM CEST
Kaffee- und Teeservice
by Auktionshaus Zofingen
Est: CHF1,760- CHF2,200
CHF1,7000 Bids
Kaffeeservice
Jun 05, 9:00 AM CEST
Kaffeeservice
by Auktionshaus Zofingen
Est: CHF480- CHF600
CHF4800 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Silverplate Coffee Pots


Auktionshaus Zofingen

Auktionshaus Zofingen

Olympia Auctions

Olympia Auctions

Lucas Aste

Lucas Aste

Lempertz

Lempertz