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Small Old Sheffield Plated Meat Dome by Henry Wilkinson C1830
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Small Old Sheffield Plated Meat Dome by Henry Wilkinson C1830

19th century
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A fine small meat dome made of Old Sheffield Plate. Dating to c1830 with dome and handle marked for the cross keys of Henry Wilkinson. Wonderfully ornate handle and tinned to the interior. With a family crest to the front for the Adam family, with the Latin motto 'Crux mihi grata quies' (The cross gives me welcome rest).

In good condition with only slight surface wear due to age and use.

Weight approx 1.6kg

Base measures approx 41cm x 30cm

Height to top of handle approx 24cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plate Meat Dome to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09436554
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Crossed keys maker's mark for Henry Wilkinson: Sheffield fused plate maker active from 1830.
Hammer planishing marks under original tinning inside: hand work on fused plate.
Cast foliate handle with locating lug and wing nut: standard early 19th-century construction.
Hand-engraved crest and motto ribbon: period engraving into fused silver.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1205222
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Description
A fine small meat dome made of Old Sheffield Plate. Dating to c1830 with dome and handle marked for the cross keys of Henry Wilkinson. Wonderfully ornate handle and tinned to the interior.
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With a family crest to the front for the Adam family, with the Latin motto 'Crux mihi grata quies' (The cross gives me welcome rest).
David Pickett Antiques

In good condition with only slight surface wear due to age and use.

Weight approx 1.6kg

Base measures approx 41cm x 30cm

Height to top of handle approx 24cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Sheffield Plate Meat Dome to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09436554
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Crossed keys maker's mark for Henry Wilkinson: Sheffield fused plate maker active from 1830.
Hammer planishing marks under original tinning inside: hand work on fused plate.
Cast foliate handle with locating lug and wing nut: standard early 19th-century construction.
Hand-engraved crest and motto ribbon: period engraving into fused silver.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205222
David Pickett Antiques
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Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An oval Old Sheffield Plated meat dome featuring a moulded rim, an engraved crest, and a cast scrolling handle.
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Archive I An oval Old Sheffield Plated meat dome featuring a moulded rim, an engraved crest, and a cast scrolling handle.

Small Old Sheffield Plated Meat Dome by Henry Wilkinson C1830

Archive II An oval Old Sheffield Plated meat dome featuring a moulded rim, an engraved crest, and a cast scrolling handle. View II
Archive III An oval Old Sheffield Plated meat dome featuring a moulded rim, an engraved crest, and a cast scrolling handle. View III
Archive IV An oval Old Sheffield Plated meat dome featuring a moulded rim, an engraved crest, and a cast scrolling handle. View IV
Archive V An oval Old Sheffield Plated meat dome featuring a moulded rim, an engraved crest, and a cast scrolling handle. View V
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Archive X An oval Old Sheffield Plated meat dome featuring a moulded rim, an engraved crest, and a cast scrolling handle. View X
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An oval Old Sheffield Plated meat dome featuring a moulded rim, an engraved crest, and a cast scrolling handle.
Small Old Sheffield Plated Meat Dome by Henry Wilkinson c1830
Ref: SA1205222
An oval Old Sheffield Plated meat dome featuring a moulded rim, an engraved crest, and a cast scrolling handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDish Covers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialOld Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrolling handle, Engraved armorial crest, Moulded rim, Oval dome shape
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This small William IV meat dome originates from the 19th century and takes an oval form. Made from Old Sheffield plate and copper with a silver finish, the piece is tinned to the interior and displays slight surface wear alongside a moulded rim. Additional details include an engraved armorial crest with the Adam family motto on the front, along with a stamped maker mark and a cast scrolling handle on top. The item stands 24 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. Such a serving dish serves well on a dining room sideboard top or table during dinner parties to keep joints of meat warm before carving. It fits comfortably within an English country house interior style as a traditional tabletop accessory.

FAQs

A meat dome, or dish cover, was designed in the 18th and 19th centuries to retain heat and protect roast meats during formal dining services. Old Sheffield Plate refers to a process invented in 1742 where silver was fused onto a copper ingot before being rolled into sheets.

These covers were crafted by hammer-forming fused silver-on-copper sheets into oval or round domes, featuring cast silver or silver-plated detachable handles. The base material consists of a copper core sandwiched between layers of sterling silver.

Look for exposed copper along the worn edges, known as bleeding, alongside die-struck makers marks or sunburst symbols near the rim or handle. Authentic pieces often feature rubbed-in silver shields designed to receive engraved armorial crests without exposing the underlying copper.

Place the dome on a sideboard or kitchen dresser alongside glassware and ceramics to serve as a reflective metallic focal point. Alternatively, display it on an open dining room shelf or use it functionally atop a platter during formal meal service.

Clean gently using a soft cloth with a non-abrasive silver polish specifically formulated for antique silver plate. Avoid aggressive buffing or harsh chemical cleaners that can wear away the thin silver layer and expose the underlying copper core.
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