| Composition | Silverplate |
|---|---|
| Style | Georgian |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Age | Pre-1800 |
Check the listing for details. Antique Argyle Gravy Jug Sheffield Plate Bird Crest. Made in United Kingdom. Listed at 350.00 USD. The earliest recorded argyle dated to 1755, becoming more common after 1770. Matthew Boulton is regarded as the leading manufacturer of Old Sheffield Plate Silver. He worked in Birmingham from 1762 (with John Fothergill to 1782), and establishing the Birmingham Assay Office in 1773.