In the mid-1700s, silver was fused to copper and called Sheffield plate. An invention of Thomas Boulsover (1705-88), Sheffield plate was born by accident. While Boulsover was busy repairing a ...

Collectors Are Often Deceived by the Cleverest Imitations and an Expert Knowledge of Old Hall Marks is Necessary---Sheffield Plate at Present in Vogue. Share full article Jan. 5, 1908 ...