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What are copper plates used for?

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What are copper plates used for?
Copper plates are often preferred by chefs as the cookware of choice because copper is an excellent heat conductor. For dinnerware, the aesthetics are a bonus, with the copper of the plate giving off a rustic, earthy appeal. You can shop a selection of copper dinnerware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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An Arts and Crafts copper plate
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper plate with a pie crust edge and floral decoration to the centre.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

Large Mid-Century Modern Copper Plate
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This large decorative copper plate can be dated in the 1950s. The abstracted mermaid is engraved in
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

1940s Art Deco Copper Plated Sideboard
Located in Lisbon, PT
two copper-plated brass hardware doors.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Heavy Antique Hand Made Copper Plates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy antique hand made copper plates These are very heavy quality copper, they have thick bases
Category

Antique 19th Century Bohemian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Copper

Set of 4 French Large Copper-Plated Handles
Located in London, GB
A set of four large copper-plated handles, French, circa 1900. Foundry mark to back: J C R
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Copper, Iron

Giovanni battista piranesi large copper plate etching
By Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a Giovanni Battista piranesi copper etching. Giovanni did these copper plates in the 1770s
Category

1990s Italian Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

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