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Victorian Silver Plate Meat Dome. Large Xmas Turkey Cover. Mappin & Webb.
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Victorian Silver Plate Meat Dome. Large Xmas Turkey Cover. Mappin & Webb.

19th century
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This stylish meat cover which is a large size is made by renowned maker Mappin & Webb, made of silver plate and dates from the late Victorian era.

This fine quality antique meat dome which has a fabulous look with beaded edging decoration to the bottom rim and lifting handle is a heavy gauge and is the perfect size for covering your large Sunday roast or Christmas lunch.

A very nice quality Victorian meat cover by a top maker that is in good condition being over a hundred years old.

Material: Silver Plate.

Date: Late Victorian.

Maker: Mappin & Webb.

Marked: Mappin & Webb's Prince's Plate. Triple deposit. London & Sheffield. Date letter F. W3451. 18".

Dimensions: Length: 46 cm (18"). Width: 37.5 cm (14 1/2"). Height including handle: 27 cm (10 1/2").

Weight: 3 kg.

Condition: Very good usable antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. No dents but a few tiny dings, scratches and small spot marks. Inside is nice and clean with just a few spotting marks. Original handle fits perfectly. Please see pictures.

Buy Now on our website: https://www.kraveantiques.co.uk/products/Mappin-Webb-Large-Food-Cover-3454.html

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plate Meat Dome to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09704801
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Mappin & Webb Prince's Plate stamp: late Victorian high-grade electroplate brand.
Cast wing nut and threaded rod fixing: period construction for detachable handles.
Beaded borders to the rim and mount: standard late Victorian decorative metalwork.
Fine surface scratches and minor pitting: handling and kitchen use over decades.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243543
Dealers Internal Reference
MWLFC3454
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Description
This stylish meat cover which is a large size is made by renowned maker Mappin & Webb, made of silver plate and dates from the late Victorian era.

This fine quality antique meat dome which has a fabulous look with beaded edging decoration to the bottom rim and lifting handle is a heavy gauge and is the perfect size for covering your large Sunday roast or Christmas lunch.

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A very nice quality Victorian meat cover by a top maker that is in good condition being over a hundred years old.
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fig 1. A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Plate Meat Dome. Large Xmas Turkey Cover. Mappin & Webb.

Material: Silver Plate.

Date: Late Victorian.

Maker: Mappin & Webb.

Marked: Mappin & Webb's Prince's Plate. Triple deposit. London & Sheffield. Date letter F. W3451. 18".

Dimensions: Length: 46 cm (18"). Width: 37.5 cm (14 1/2"). Height including handle: 27 cm (10 1/2").

fig 2. A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top.
fig 2. Victorian Silver Plate Meat Dome. Large Xmas Turkey Cover. Mappin & Webb.

Weight: 3 kg.

Condition: Very good usable antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. No dents but a few tiny dings, scratches and small spot marks. Inside is nice and clean with just a few spotting marks. Original handle fits perfectly. Please see pictures.

Buy Now on our website: https://www.kraveantiques.co.uk/products/Mappin-Webb-Large-Food-Cover-3454.html

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Plate Meat Dome to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09704801
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Mappin & Webb Prince's Plate stamp: late Victorian high-grade electroplate brand.
Cast wing nut and threaded rod fixing: period construction for detachable handles.
Beaded borders to the rim and mount: standard late Victorian decorative metalwork.
Fine surface scratches and minor pitting: handling and kitchen use over decades.

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
27cm (10.63")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
37.5cm (14.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243543
Dealers Internal Ref
MWLFC3454
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Archive I A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top.

Victorian Silver Plate Meat Dome. Large Xmas Turkey Cover. Mappin & Webb.

Archive II A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top. View II
Archive III A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top. View III
Archive IV A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top. View IV
Archive V A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top. View V
Archive VI A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top. View VI
Archive VII A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top. View VII
Archive VIII A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top. View VIII
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Archive X A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top. View X
Archive XI A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top. View XI
Archive XII A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top. View XII
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A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top.
Victorian Silver Plate Meat Dome. Large Xmas Turkey Cover. Mappin & Webb.
Ref: SA1243543
A polished Victorian silver plated meat dome featuring a smooth convex body, a beaded base border, and an oval loop handle at the top.
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  • ObjectMeat Cover
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Electroplated Nickel Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBeaded rim, Loop handle, Domed body, Plain polished finish
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 37.5 cm (15 in)

This large Victorian meat cover from the late Victorian era is made by Mappin & Webb from silver plate. The heavy gauge piece has a plain polished silver finish across its domed body, complemented by a beaded edging decoration around the bottom rim and an oval loop handle at the top. The interior is clean, and the exterior displays a few tiny dings, scratches, and small spot marks consistent with age and use. The object measures 27 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 37.5 cm deep. Today, this meat dome finds practical placement on a sideboard top in a dining room or kitchen. It serves as a traditional cover for large roasts, such as a Sunday lunch or Christmas turkey, bringing an English Country House aesthetic to the table. The sturdy handle permits lifting, while the generous proportions accommodate substantial platters of food during family gatherings and formal dinner parties.

FAQs

In Victorian dining, large silver plated meat domes were used to keep roast meats warm while transferring dishes from grand country house kitchens to the dining room. They also served as a decorative centrepiece on formal sideboards during multi-course banquets.

These covers were typically spun from copper or nickel alloy sheets before being electroplated with a layer of pure silver. Features often included cast silver plated handles attached via threaded studs and solder, alongside hand-applied beaded rim borders.

Authentic pieces usually feature manufacturer makers marks or EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver) stamps near the rim or handle base. They typically exhibit characteristic wear to the plating on high points, hand-turned thread fittings, and period-appropriate decorative motifs.

Interior designers often display antique silver domes as statement decor items on a kitchen island, sideboard top, or dining room credenza. They add reflective metallic warmth and a sense of historic craftsmanship to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and a non-abrasive silver polish to prevent removing the thin layer of silver plating. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners and store in a low-humidity environment to minimise oxidisation and tarnishing over time.
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