Old Sheffield Plate Large Antique Bottle Holder

This bottle coaster is absolutely captivating! Every aspect of it is enticing, from the intricate wood insert that beautifully showcases the wood grain to the charming chased rope edging on the side. The coaster is in excellent antique condition and exhibits some characteristics of Old Sheffield Plate. With a width of 6 inches and an opening measuring 5 inches wide, it's a truly fabulous piece for any collection. Info on Sheffield PlateIn 1743, Thomas Boulsover, a Sheffield cutler, accidentally discovered that silver could be fused onto copper while repairing a knife handle. This led to the creation of Sheffield Plate, a more affordable alternative to silver. Boulsover began producing buttons and other small items, but his business couldn't expand due to funding issues and bad sales agent recommendations. Other manufacturers in Sheffield saw the potential and started their activity around 1762-1765, with Josiah Hancock producing larger items like coffee pots and candlesticks. Different