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Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Meat Dome Elkington
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Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Meat Dome Elkington

19th century
Sold 21 July 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
This “Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Meat Dome Elkington” found a buyer.

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Description

A fine small mid 19th Century silver plated meat dome / dish cover. Made by respected makers Elkington and Co. Bearing a fantastic crowned crest to each side, possibly for a military regiment, and the initial 'W' in script. With a good tight removable handle.

The condition is overall very good but with signs of use. A clean interior but with some marking. A few dings / ripples to the body on one side and some light scratching, but very little to no plate wear.

Overall a beautiful historical piece of metalware, that has probably seen a small about of 'action'.

Total weight approx 1.4kg.

Measures approx 35cm x 28.5cm

Approx total height approx 22cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Meat Dome to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Reference Numbers
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SA794169
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Description
A fine small mid 19th Century silver plated meat dome / dish cover. Made by respected makers Elkington and Co.
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Bearing a fantastic crowned crest to each side, possibly for a military regiment, and the initial 'W' in script.
David Pickett Antiques

With a good tight removable handle.

fig 1. A polished silver plated Victorian meat dome featuring an engraved crest and a twisted handle on a neutral background.
fig 1. Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Meat Dome Elkington

The condition is overall very good but with signs of use. A clean interior but with some marking. A few dings / ripples to the body on one side and some light scratching, but very little to no plate wear.

Overall a beautiful historical piece of metalware, that has probably seen a small about of 'action'.

Total weight approx 1.4kg.

Measures approx 35cm x 28.5cm

Approx total height approx 22cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Meat Dome to the 19th Century.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Reference Numbers
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SA794169
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Meat Dome Elkington

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A polished silver plated Victorian meat dome featuring an engraved crest and a twisted handle on a neutral background.
Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Meat Dome Elkington
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A polished silver plated Victorian meat dome featuring an engraved crest and a twisted handle on a neutral background.
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  • ObjectServing Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTwisted handle, Engraved crest, Beaded border, Domed body
  • SizeH 22 cm (9 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 28.5 cm (11 in)

Meat domes, also known as plate covers, became prominent in formal dining during the 19th century to keep roasted joints warm between the kitchen and the dining table.

These items were typically constructed from a base metal such as copper or nickel silver, onto which a layer of silver was applied, often using the revolutionary electroplating process pioneered by makers like Elkington.

Authentic pieces bear period manufacturer marks, often include makers stamps such as Elkington hallmarks, and exhibit natural signs of age like wear to the underlying base metal.

These pieces can be displayed on a sideboard or used as a reflective centrepiece to add a layer of historic metallic texture to a dining space.

Silver plate should be cleaned using a specialised non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to avoid damaging the thin metallic coating, and stored in a dry environment.
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