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Extremely Rare Agate Ribbed Stilton Cheese Keep Dome Circa 1840.
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Extremely Rare Agate Ribbed Stilton Cheese Keep Dome Circa 1840.

19th century
Sold 7 February 2026 · Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
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Description

In perfect condition with dome and stand.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
28cm (11.02")
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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Agate Ceramic Cheese Dome to the 19th Century.

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SA1188294
Description
In perfect condition with dome and stand.
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd has dated this Agate Ceramic Cheese Dome to the 19th Century.

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An antique ribbed ceramic cheese dome and matching base featuring a brown marbled agateware pattern and a pointed finial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique ribbed ceramic cheese dome and matching base featuring a brown marbled agateware pattern and a pointed finial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Extremely Rare Agate Ribbed Stilton Cheese Keep Dome Circa 1840.

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Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07801 650780
Location
Admiral Vernon Arcade (Basement Level)
141 Portobello Road
London
W11 2QB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/vanbrughwest
Verified Since Jan 2022
Items For Sale 61
Items Sold 397
Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd
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Location: Admiral Vernon Arcade (Basement Level), 141 Portobello Road, London, W11 2QB, United Kingdom
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An antique ribbed ceramic cheese dome and matching base featuring a brown marbled agateware pattern and a pointed finial.
Extremely rare agate ribbed Stilton cheese keep dome circa 1840.
Ref: SA1188294
An antique ribbed ceramic cheese dome and matching base featuring a brown marbled agateware pattern and a pointed finial.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCheese Domes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Ceramic, Glaze
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsRibbed body, Marbled agate pattern, Turned finial, Fluted base
  • SizeH 30.5 cm (12 in) x W 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

Agate ceramic cheese domes were decorative covers used during the nineteenth century to store and display Stilton and other large cheeses on dining tables, protecting them from pests and drying out.

Agateware is crafted by mixing clays of different colours together before shaping and firing, creating a marbled effect that mimics natural stone throughout the ceramic body.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate crazing, historical potting techniques, hand-turned finishes, and weight consistent with nineteenth-century earthenware or stoneware bodies.

These pieces can be displayed on open shelving, dining tables, or sideboards as sculptural objects, bringing historical texture and tactile interest to modern spaces.

Antique ceramics should be hand washed gently with mild soap when necessary, avoiding abrasive scourers, harsh chemicals, and sudden temperature extremes to protect the glaze and clay body.
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