Only suitable for sale within the UK, due to the ivory content. This item has been registered for exemption under the new Ivory Act and is legal to sell within the UK only. We are happy for the registration number (B86D1SVZ) to be checked with the Animal & Plant Health Agency.
Late Georgian Old Sheffield Plate (silver plate on copper) entree dish & cover with warming stand and elaborate mask head handles. Circa 1820 - 1830.
Comprises of an oblong entree dish and cover with gadrooned borders and a fruiting vine embossed removable handle. The entree dish sits on a filled liner and all are housed within an elaborate warming stand with wonderful mask head handles. The warming stand is raised on circular feet with ivory insulators.
Condition is excellent with light surface wear commensurate with age and for its use as a serving dish. There are some minor depressions to the filled liner. Some light copper bleed in places.
Approximate weight is 6.3 kilos.
Approximate dimensions are 36 cm length, 23 cm width and 19.5 cm height.