Good Old Sheffield Plated Meat Dome / Cover by Ashforth & Co

Name: Good Old Sheffield Plated Meat Dome / Cover by Ashforth & Co
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA857034
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by David Pickett Antiques

Description

A fine early 19th Century Old Sheffield Plated game cover bearing the mark of Ashforth & Co of Sheffield (1784). With a large coat of arms on an inlaid silver cartouche bearing the motto 'Manners Maketh Man' possibly for the Wykeham family, founders of New College Oxford and Winchester College. A beautifully cast removable handle and gadrooned edging. A slightly unsual squared oval shape.

The condition is very good with only minor signs of age related wear and very clean interior and virtually no copper bleed.

Weight approx 1.7kg

Measures approx 36cm x 28cm

Height approx 24cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Declaration

David Pickett Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA857034

Dealers Notes

All UK Mainland Postage is included in the price of the item. Parcels under 2kg will be sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery and over 2kg by Parcelforce 48.

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Description

A fine early 19th Century Old Sheffield Plated game cover bearing the mark of Ashforth & Co of Sheffield (1784).

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With a large coat of arms on an inlaid silver cartouche bearing the motto 'Manners Maketh Man' possibly for the Wykeham family, founders of New College Oxford and Winchester College.

David Pickett Antiques

A beautifully cast removable handle and gadrooned edging. A slightly unsual squared oval shape.

The condition is very good with only minor signs of age related wear and very clean interior and virtually no copper bleed.

Weight approx 1.7kg