These medallions intended to receive the crest of the owner were of silver. The Sheffield plater affixed them in position in a cunning manner with no unskilful touch. They were capable of receiving deeply cut engraving without exhibiting the copper underneath. They are a feature present in many examples not only of teapots but many other articles made in plated ware.
A similar teapot to the design in the Pattern Book is illustrated (p. [193]). The Pattern Book bears the name Jn. Green 1792, and as he was a partner in J. Parsons & Co. there is some likelihood that this is one of their productions. On the same page are two Tea Caddies, oval in shape, with broken outline, in the same fashion as silver tea caddies made about 1785, and having the characteristics of the Sheraton delicacies in cabinet work. The lid of one is surmounted by a round knob and the other by a hinged handle. They both have locks. The chasing is in classical manner, not so severe as that of the Adam period, but still retaining much of the formal grace of the festoons. The cake basket shown on the same page is contemporary, though it indicates a departure from classic feeling.
OLD SHEFFIELD PLATED TEAPOT, SUGAR BASIN, AND CREAM JUG.
Date 1810.
OLD SHEFFIELD PLATED COFFEE POT, TEAPOT, SUGAR BASIN AND CREAM JUG ON TRAY.
Date 1820.
Four-piece sets were made after this.
