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Antique Victorian Cheese Dish
For sale by Rebecca Sarah Antiques
for sale €263     $286
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Antique Victorian Cheese Dish

19th century
Description

Antique Victorian cheese dish having a shaped handle with leaf decoration to the top with ribbed and floral decoration in wonderful red, blue, yellow, green and white colours standing on the original base

Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Ceramic Cheese Dish to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1188200
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques

Description
Antique Victorian cheese dish having a shaped handle with leaf decoration to the top with ribbed and floral decoration in wonderful red, blue, yellow, green and white colours standing on the original base
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated this Victorian Ceramic Cheese Dish to the 1880s.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1188200
Dealers Internal Ref
ES
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A rectangular Victorian cream-glazed ceramic cheese dish cover and tray decorated with hand-painted red and blue botanical flowers.
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian cream-glazed ceramic cheese dish cover and tray decorated with hand-painted red and blue botanical flowers.

Antique Victorian Cheese Dish

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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Telephone 07789 374912
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rebeccasarahantiques
Verified Since Jun 2019
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Rebecca Sarah Antiques
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A rectangular Victorian cream-glazed ceramic cheese dish cover and tray decorated with hand-painted red and blue botanical flowers.
Antique Victorian cheese dish
Ref: SA1188200
A rectangular Victorian cream-glazed ceramic cheese dish cover and tray decorated with hand-painted red and blue botanical flowers.
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  • ObjectServeware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsHand-painted botanical motif, Moulded top handle, Textured relief pattern, Slanted rectangular cover
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Victorian earthenware cheese dish dates from 1880 and brings classic English Country House style to the table. The cream-glazed ceramic surface features a textured diagonal ribbed relief pattern on both the slanted rectangular cover and the original tray base. A moulded loop handle with leaf decoration sits atop the cover. The exterior displays a hand-painted botanical motif showcasing red, blue, yellow, green and white flowers and foliage across the front panel. Measuring 18 cm high, 22 cm wide and 23 cm deep, this lidded serveware piece suits placement on a dining table or sideboard top for presenting cheese during meals. The earthenware construction offers a traditional display option for serving or for decorative storage within a period interior setting.

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During the Victorian era, ceramic cheese dishes were designed to hold and preserve blocks of cheese at room temperature before domestic refrigeration was widespread. The heavy cover protected the cheese from dust and insects while allowing air circulation to maintain optimal moisture levels.

Victorian cheese dishes were predominantly manufactured using glazed earthenware, ironstone, or majolica ceramic. These durable materials allowed for intricate moulded surface patterns, relief textures, and detailed hand-painted underglaze or overglaze decorations.

Authentic pieces generally display manufacturer registration diamonds or impressed maker marks on the base, along with natural fine craquelure in the glaze. Victorian construction often features hand-painted floral or botanical detailing over textured or moulded ceramic bodies.

An antique cheese dish serves as a functional display piece on a kitchen island, sideboard top, or dresser display. It can function as intended during dinner parties or serve as decorative storage for small trinkets and culinary accessories.

Hand wash the ceramic with warm water and mild liquid soap using a non-abrasive sponge. Avoid immersion for extended periods and never place antique ceramics in a dishwasher, as high heat and harsh detergents can damage delicate glazes and painted artwork.
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