Silver Plated Revolving Butter Dish 19th Century

Name: Victorian Silver Plated Revolving Lidded Butter or Preserve Dish
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1203957
Price: 190 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Victorian silver plated revolving butter dish featuring an engraved domed lid, decorative side pivot handles, and four scrolled legs.

Victorian Silver Plated Revolving Lidded Butter or Preserve Dish

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ObjectServeware
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialSilver Plate, Electroplated Nickel Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsRevolving domed lid, Engraved foliage, Scrolled feet, Pivot handles
SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 20.3 cm (8 in) x D 16.5 cm (6 in)

This Victorian silver plated revolving lidded butter or preserve dish, dating from circa 1895, adopts an oval form with an engraved domed lid. The polished silver finish catches the light, highlighting the intricate floral and foliate engraving across the dome and the delicate cast border above the base. Miniature turned finials extend from the pivot mechanisms at each side, while four ornate scroll and shell decorated feet support the structure. The piece measures 14 cm high, 20.3 cm wide, and 16.5 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top in an English country house interior, this serveware item brings traditional elegance to a dining room or kitchen setting. The revolving mechanism allows the domed lid to slide smoothly beneath the body, granting access to the frosted glass liner housed within. The silver plated surface shows very good re-silvered condition throughout, retaining the crisp detail of its original Victorian ornamentation for daily presentation or display.

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Popularised during the late 19th century, a revolving butter dish features a hinged dome lid that rotates beneath the base to open, allowing diners easy access to butter or preserves while preserving table space.

These serving pieces were predominantly crafted from Electroplated Nickel Silver (EPNS) or sterling silver, often featuring hand-engraved patterns, cast feet, and removable glass or metal liner inserts.

Authentic pieces usually feature manufacturer makers marks or EPNS stamps on the underside, exhibit era-appropriate construction details such as hand-chased foliage or scrollwork, and show natural wear consistent with silver plating.

Clean gently with a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that can strip the silver plating and expose the underlying base metal.

Place the piece on a dining room sideboard or breakfast buffet table to add historical interest, or repurpose it as a decorative trinket container in a bedroom or dressing area.

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Victorian Silver Plated Revolving Lidded Butter or Preserve Dish

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