Antique Victorian Silver Plate Meat Dome Cloche, C.1880 English Serving Cover, Heraldic Crest, Heavy Quality Tableware
Brussels, Belgium
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Wear Condition
Good
Material
Silver Plated
Style
Antique, Traditional, Victorian
Product Details
Description
An impressive antique Victorian silver-plated meat dome or serving cloche, dating approximately to circa 1870–1890 and of English origin.
Substantial in both size and weight, this handsome oval food cover weighs approximately 1.79 kg (3.94 lb) and displays the solid construction and quality associated with fine 19th-century tableware.
The domed body has an elegant lobed form and is surmounted by an elaborate cast handle decorated with scrolling foliage and floral motifs. Its sculptural design gives the piece considerable presence and makes lifting the substantial cover comfortable and practical.
One side is finely engraved with an old heraldic coat of arms or family crest, an especially attractive detail suggesting that the dome may originally have formed part of a privately commissioned or monogrammed table service for a substantial household.
The precise family represented by the arms has not been identified.
English Victorian Tableware
The form, decorative vocabulary and silver-plated construction are consistent with English Victorian serving ware of the later 19th century. Sheffield was one of the major English centers for the manufacture of high-quality plated tableware during this period, and the piece may be associated with that tradition.
However, as no definitive maker's mark has been identified, Dating approximately from 1870–1890, this remarkable serving dome is now around 135–155 years old.
A Substantial, High-Quality Piece
This is not a lightweight decorative reproduction.
Finely engraved with an unidentified British armorial achievement, apparently incorporating the arms of more than one family, possibly marital arms, surmounted by a helmet and lion crest
At approximately 1,789 g / 3.94 lb, the dome is notably heavy and substantial, with a beautifully formed body, solid decorative handle and quality engraving.
Originally designed to cover and present meat, roasts or other serving dishes at the dining table, pieces of this type were an important element of formal Victorian dining.
Today, it would make an exceptional addition to an antique tableware collection, traditional dining room, hotel or restaurant display, or an impressive decorative object for anyone interested in historic English silver and silver plate.
Details
Antique oval meat dome / serving cloche
Victorian period
Circa 1870–1890
English Possibly associated with the Sheffield silver-plate tradition
Silver plated
Substantial heavyweight construction Lobed domed body
Elaborate cast floral and scrolling handle
Engraved heraldic coat of arms / family crest
Unidentified arms Fine quality 19th-century tableware
Functional serving piece as well as an impressive decorative collectible
Measurements
Length: 35 cm / 13.8 in
Width: 25.7 cm / 10.1 in
Weight: 1,789 g / 3.94 lb
Condition report:
Very good antique condition considering its considerable age of approximately 135–155 years.
The silver plating shows expected signs of age and use, including some areas of wear, particularly around portions of the edges, together with some smaller areas of plate loss.
There is also one very small dent, which is shown in the photographs.
These signs are consistent with the age and history of an authentic Victorian serving piece and do not detract from its impressive overall appearance.
Wear Condition
Good
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Less than one week
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Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
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