6 antique Old Sheffield silver plate and Close Plated table Items. Includes one (1) wirework oval footed basket with braided handle and pierced medallion border, beaded upper and lower rims; one (1) oval footed centerpiece with repousse Baroque style decoration of cherubs, flowers, scrolls, and masks; one (1 ) oval dish with cobalt glass insert, pierced sides, wire twist handles, and ball and claw feet; one (1) boat shaped dish or bread basket with pierced sides; one (1) collapsible toast rack; and one (1 )pair close plated grape shears, marked for A. Hatfield, c. 1808, Sheffield workshop. Sizes range from 7" (wick trimmers) to 8 1/2"H x 11"W x 8"D (centerpiece) and 11"h x 13"W x 9"D (basket, with handle up). Most/all items appear to be British, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century.

PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, TN Collection.

CONDITION: Centerpiece, cobalt lined dish and small boat shaped basket exhibit wear to some edges, showing pink. Repair to one ball foot on toast rack; small oval lidded dish is monogrammed and the cobalt liner does not come out. Otherwise all items good condition with a few minor scattered dents and scratches.