antique english silver plated revolving breakfast serving dish by mappin webb c1890

Description

A wonderful and highly decorative example of a Victorian revolving serving dish made by the prestigious silversmith's, Mappin & Webb of London & Sheffield, clearly marked on the underside. The dish stands on four grand legs with paw feet.
The knob at the front is made from Ivory and when pushed back the dome revolves to reveal the two original shallow trays. These are perfect on a buffet to serve either hot (with hot water beneath) or cold (with crushed ice below) dishes; a very impressive addition to any occasion.
The domed lid is beautifully engraved both to back and front with a floral and foliate design with a plethora of Ferns. There is a push key on a chain to lock the dish closed.
A beautiful dish in excellent condition, measuring 10" (12 1/2" handle to handle) x 8" x 8" tall.
Item ID: 33968
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Antique English Silver Plated Revolving Breakfast / Serving Dish by Mappin & Webb c.1890

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Item Ref

33968

Description

A wonderful and highly decorative example of a Victorian revolving serving dish made by the prestigious silversmith's, Mappin & Webb of London & Sheffield, clearly marked on the underside. The dish stands on four grand legs with paw feet.
The knob at the front is made from Ivory and when pushed back the dome revolves to reveal the two original shallow trays. These are perfect on a buffet to serve either hot (with hot water beneath) or cold (with crushed ice below) dishes; a very impressive addition to any occasion.
The domed lid is beautifully engraved both to back and front with a floral and foliate design with a plethora of Ferns. There is a push key on a chain to lock the dish closed.
A beautiful dish in excellent condition, measuring 10" (12 1/2" handle to handle) x 8" x 8" tall.
Item ID: 33968
FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England
FREE Worldwide Shipping Directly From London, England
Internal Ref: 33968

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