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Pair Old Sheffield Plate Warming Dishes
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Pair Old Sheffield Plate Warming Dishes

18th century
Description

A good pair of Old Sheffield Plate warming dishes, probably dating from the late 18th or early 19th Century.

They have removable plates which allow access to a container below for hot water. The four feet are adjustable for stability. They are in a good, used condition and were bought along with a pair of silver entree dishes but, as they're not a match, are being offered separately.

Dimensions:

Width (including handles): 30cm

Diameter: 24cm

Height: 8cm.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Sheffield Plate Warming Dish to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA746843
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C581
Description
A good pair of Old Sheffield Plate warming dishes, probably dating from the late 18th or early 19th Century.

They have removable plates which allow access to a container below for hot water. The four feet are adjustable for stability.

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They are in a good, used condition and were bought along with a pair of silver entree dishes but, as they're not a match, are being offered separately.
The Silver Cabinet
fig 1. A pair of antique Georgian Old Sheffield Plate oval warming dishes with twin side handles and turned feet.
fig 1. Pair Old Sheffield Plate Warming Dishes

Dimensions:

Width (including handles): 30cm

Diameter: 24cm

Height: 8cm.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Sheffield Plate Warming Dish to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA746843
Dealers Internal Ref
C581
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Pair Old Sheffield Plate Warming Dishes

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A pair of antique Georgian Old Sheffield Plate oval warming dishes with twin side handles and turned feet.
Pair Old Sheffield Plate Warming Dishes
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A pair of antique Georgian Old Sheffield Plate oval warming dishes with twin side handles and turned feet.
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Old Sheffield Plate refers to a historical process discovered in 1742 where a thick layer of sterling silver was fused onto a copper ingot before being rolled into sheets. This technique predated electroplating and produced durable silver-surfaced items throughout the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

Antique warming dishes feature a double-walled reservoir designed to hold hot water beneath the upper serving insert. Cast side handles allowed for transport, while raised feet elevated the hot vessel from delicate wooden table surfaces.

Authentic pieces often show hints of copper bleeding through areas of high wear, known as bleeding. They also feature turned-over silver edges designed to conceal the copper core and lack electroplating assay hallmarks.

Position silver warming dishes on a dining sideboard, buffet table, or kitchen island to serve as structured table accessories. They can also be displayed open on open dressers to highlight early metalwork design.

Maintain Old Sheffield Plate by dusting with a soft cotton cloth and applying non-abrasive silver polish sparingly. Avoid harsh chemical dips or aggressive scrubbing, which can strip the thin silver layer and expose the copper beneath.
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