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Large Dome Top Food Cover
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very handsome large-scale food cover. Perfect as centrepiece for table decoration.
Category

19th Century English Antique Food Cover

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Large Dome Top Food Cover
Large Dome Top Food Cover
H 12 in W 22 in D 18 in
Antique Silver Plated Biscuit or Food Cover
Located in Ross, CA
Antique silver plated food cover, originally likely for biscuits or toast. Ornately molded with a
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Food Cover

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Meissen Covered Serving Bowl with Four Painted Bouquets of Flowers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
also keep the delicious food covered and hot. Price of Meissen covered serving bowl-$3500.00.
Category

1880s German Romantic Antique Food Cover

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box
Located in Forney, TX
executed Asian antique was likely used as a food presentation covered box, a traditional gift for important
Category

17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Food Cover

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Christofle Silver Plated Food Warmer / Tureen & Covered Dome
By Christofle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver plated food warmer or tureen. By Christofle et Cie. Consisting of a two
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Food Cover

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Serving Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large
By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful silver plated extra large antique serving meat food turkey dome / cover, in the
Category

Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Food Cover

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Silver Hotel Dome Serving Piece Food Warmer Dish Cover
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, this elegant serving piece was originally used to cover food in order to keep it hot. A dramatic
Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Food Cover

Materials

Silver Plate

Lacquer Ceremonial Monastery Food Bowl
Located in New York, NY
A covered lacquer monastery food bowl used to transport food to monks in Burmese temple. Burma, c
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Antique Food Cover

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Food Warmer with Brass Stand, Two Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large covered stainless steel buffet food warmer with decorative brass frame. Shelf below to hold
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Antique Food Cover

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

19th Century Melon-Shaped Meat or Food Dome
By Shaw & Fisher
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stamped "By the Queen's Royal Letter's Patent. Shaw & Fisher's Patent Oval Dish Cover. Sheffield
Category

19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Food Cover

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Melon-Shaped Meat or Food Dome
19th Century Melon-Shaped Meat or Food Dome
H 7.75 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
French Glass Food Dome or Cloche on Stand
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This French glass food dome or cloche, sits on a wooden stand and was used to display or cover food
Category

1890s French French Provincial Antique Food Cover

Materials

Blown Glass

Early 20th Century Lacquer & Bamboo Food Offering Vessel, Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Food offering vessel, Ok-Kwet Burma Early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer Measures: H: 11 in x D: 11
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Food Cover

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Lovely Enamel Flour Food Canister Original Enamel Flour Bin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lovely Enamel Flour Food Canister Original Enamel Flour Bin with handles and cover lid, the
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Food Cover

Materials

Enamel

SUPER RARE ANTiQUE LABURNUM OYSTER WOOD MARBLE TOPPED FOOD PREPARATION TABLE
Located in GB
original French Oyster wood, marble topped food preparation table Please note the delivery fee listed is
Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Food Cover

Materials

Marble

Maling Pottery Pail and Cover, Cetem Ware, 1908-1930
Located in Downingtown, PA
and rim. The recessed cover has a central circular hole. This type of pail was used to hold food waste
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Food Cover

Materials

Pottery

Victorian Terracotta potpourri vase pierced cover Caryatids Neoclassical urn
By Ernst Wahliss, Amphora, Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel, Georg Klimt
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Terracotta potpourri vase with cover Neoclassical urn Style: Neoclassical, Antique, Louis XVI
Category

19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Food Cover

Materials

Terracotta

Meissen Blue Onion Covered Serving Bowl or Pot with Wooden Handle
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
have ever seen a Meissen serving piece like this. It is a covered serving bowl or pot with gold
Category

1880s German Rococo Antique Food Cover

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Covered Dish in an Unusual Pistachio Green Glaze, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese porcelain covered dish in an unusual pistachio green glaze. Circa 1920 Footed with swept
Category

1910s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Food Cover

Materials

Porcelain

Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug & Cover
Located in GB
quality original Chinese bronze ritual wine vessel and cover, Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD with Taotie
Category

15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Food Cover

Materials

Bronze

Pr Faux Swedish Porphyry Ceramic Covered Vases w/ Sea Creatures Design in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large and extremely decorative Chinese export faux Swedish Porphyry ceramic covered vases
Category

1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Food Cover

Materials

Ceramic

KPM Covered Bowl on a Pedestal With Raised Fruits and Roses and Painted Bouquets
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Boston, MA
This is a very beautiful KPM covered bowl on a pedestal. The cover has four gorgeous hand-painted
Category

Early 20th Century German Romantic Antique Food Cover

Materials

Porcelain

A Highly Decorative 19th Century Hsun-ok (Offering Bowl), Burmese Circa 1920
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative and visually striking antique Burmese (Myanmar) food container, constructed by
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Antique Food Cover

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Bamboo

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese flat brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover. Characterized by
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Food Cover

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th c
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxes With 3 friends of winter Design. Five-tier stacking food storage box , or jubako, originally used
Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Food Cover

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Food Cover

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Double Happiness Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
reveal a bounty of popular snack foods, such as roasted melon seeds, dried fruits, and soybeans toasted
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Food Cover

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique English Crown Derby Pair Sauce Soup Tureens Urns Vases Centerpieces 19C
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Wonderful Rare Identical Pair of Early English Porcelain China Sauce or Food Tureens complete with
Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Food Cover

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Large Burmese Hsun-ok
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Large Burmese Hsun-ok, a ceremonial food offering box to present to a monastery, a covered
Category

19th Century Burmese Other Antique Food Cover

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
opened to reveal a bounty of popular snack foods, such as roasted melon seeds, dried fruits, and soybeans
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Food Cover

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
H 8.25 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
A Wicker Tea / Bar Cart With Removable Serving Tray with Bar Top Finish
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
or food service. In addition to the removable serving tray are two quarter sawn oak shelves on the
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Antique Food Cover

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Glass, Wood

1890s Drew & Sons Revolving Electroplate Silver Oval Serving Dish
Located in Germantown, MD
Keep your food warm when serving your guests. This lovely serving dish and warmer has a very ornate
Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Food Cover

Materials

Silver Plate

19th C. French Petite Rustic Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
its own fat, before being packed tightly into one of these pots, covered, and then buried three
Category

19th Century French Rustic Antique Food Cover

Materials

Earthenware, Terracotta

Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
individual dining table to present and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner holder and altar
Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Food Cover

Materials

Wood

Silver Plate Duck Table Statue Sculpture for Side Dishes Antique European
Located in Nuernberg, DE
precision into silver-covered metal. Combine whimsical romanticism with streamlined elegance and conjure up
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Romantic Antique Food Cover

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

Queen Anne Silver Feeding Cup by John East
By John East
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th-century, England. Crafted by silversmith John East, this subtly designed covered cup would have
Category

18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Food Cover

Materials

Silver

A Rest in the Courtyard, Antique French Oil on Canvas, Charles Alexandre DeBacq
Located in Dallas, TX
small, colorful painting features a woman in a gold and silver gown, seated at a table covered with
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Food Cover

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Rafraichissoir Serving Table Based on a Design by Joseph Gengenbach Dit Canabas
By Joseph Canabas
Located in Atlanta, GA
for additional covered plates of food for later courses and additional serving plates. This particular
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Food Cover

Materials

Marble, Silver Plate, Brass

A Wicker Tea/Bar Cart with Serving Tray, Mid and Lower Shelf W/ Bar Top Finish
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
tea, bar or food service. In addition to the removable serving tray is a lower mid front gallery
Category

Early 20th Century American Other Antique Food Cover

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Wood

Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare
Located in New York, NY
red Garnets. The locket portion is covered with a crystal or rock crystal cover on the front. The
Category

19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Food Cover

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Early 20th Century African Milk Vessel Uganda Hima Ekyanzi
Located in Vancouver, BC
necessities, income and food. Their milk was especially important as a source of nutrition. They were
Category

Early 20th Century Ugandan Antique Food Cover

Materials

Aluminum

A Naga Tribe Rice Bin
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique storage vessel was made from a single trunk of Saal wood and fitted with a cover to
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique Food Cover

Materials

Hardwood

A Naga Tribe Rice Bin
A Naga Tribe Rice Bin
H 42 in W 33.5 in D 29 in
GOULD, William - An Account of English Ants - 1747 - FIRST EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
gilt decorated spine, gilt lettered red morocco spine label, covers double ruled in gilt, by Period
Category

1740s British Antique Food Cover

Materials

Leather

Landscape of Ile de France
By Jean-Victor Bertin
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
, reflecting their success, sometimes in quite large numbers. These covers, which the art historian Suzanne
Category

Early 1800s French School Antique Food Cover

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Chair Models
Located in Atlanta, GA
necessities such as furniture, foods and wine bottles, even servants, musicians, and whole fleet of theater
Category

16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Food Cover

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Pink and Green Flower Pattern Chinoiserie Cake Plate with Twin Handles
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
covered in hand painted gold, and make for easy passing. We see this piece being used for crudités
Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Food Cover

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Gothic Architectural Church Spire or Steeple Pivoting Shrine Distressed Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
the center. It is covered in hand carved Gothic details and features a pivoting center shrine which
Category

Late 18th Century American Gothic Antique Food Cover

Materials

Wood, Paint

Woven Apache Basket with Dog Motif
Located in Missouri, MO
in the art of Basketry. The Jicarilla Apache basketry covers a long span of time, but very little is
Category

Early 20th Century Other Art Style Antique Food Cover

Materials

Organic Material, Other Medium

Woven Apache Basket with Dog and Human Motif
Located in Missouri, MO
very skilled in the art of Basketry. The Jicarilla Apache basketry covers a long span of time, but
Category

Early 20th Century Other Art Style Antique Food Cover

Materials

Organic Material, Other Medium

Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, First Edition, Two-Volume Set, 1888
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
. These personal memoirs of the famous Union General cover some of the most important moments of the Civil
Category

1880s American Antique Food Cover

Materials

Leather, Paper

Pair of Amazing Italians Sculptures "Minotauro" 17th Century Carrara Marble
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
labyrinth as a sacrifice to be the beast's food, until his life ended at the hands of the hero Theseus. The
Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Food Cover

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century Burmese Lacquer Offering Vessel, Hsun Ok
Located in Atlanta, GA
wood are used as a frame or base in making lacquer work. This covered offering vessel is called a
Category

1920s Burmese Antique Food Cover

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Tray/Salver, 1833
Located in London, GB
with food, desserts or presentation amongst other silverware. SIZE Size (mm) W:295mm H:35mm Size
Category

19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Food Cover

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of French 19th Century Iron and Crystal Fruitage Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. The large, cage-form fixtures have five lights each. Their ivory colored candle covers extend from
Category

19th Century French Other Antique Food Cover

Materials

Iron

Antique Bronze of Vercingetorix with His Son by Emile Laporte 19th C
Located in London, GB
). To deprive the Romans of food and supplies, Vercingetorix had ordered a scorched-earth policy, and
Category

1890s French Antique Food Cover

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful 19th Century Apache Figurative Olla Shaped Basket
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
products like corn or beans, a basketry lid or cover was put on top to protect the food inside. Some
Category

Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Food Cover

Materials

Other

19th Century Chinese Export Green 'Fitzhugh' Hot Water Platter- Tureen *
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. These were of great use for keeping food warm. Hot water was poured through the left side spout into an
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Food Cover

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful 19th Century Apache Figurative Olla Shaped Basket
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
or beans, a basketry lid or cover was put on top to protect the food inside. Some experts believe the
Category

Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Food Cover

Materials

Other

Beautiful 19th Century Apache Figurative Olla Shaped Basket
By Apache Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
lid or cover was put on top to protect the food inside. Some experts believe the use of human or
Category

Mid-19th Century American Native American Antique Food Cover

Materials

Other

Korean Ceramic Celadon Deep Bowl Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
enough". The container was used traditionally by Buddhist monks to ask for alms (donated foods by laymen
Category

15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Food Cover

Materials

Ceramic

Vase With apps and gold, Sign: Daum Nancy, France
By Daum
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
return the money to cover the liabilities of management. So the company was launched with the aim of both
Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Food Cover

Materials

Gold

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Antique Food Cover For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique food cover for your home. Each antique food cover for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique food cover, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each antique food cover bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique food cover that is appealing in its simplicity, but Minton, Drew & Sons and Europa Antiques produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Food Cover?

Prices for an antique food cover can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $65 and can go as high as $50,400, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.
Questions About Antique Food Cover
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A silver food cover is a domed lid made out of silver metal that fits over a bowl or plate to keep the food it holds hot until it is time to eat. Most covers are silver-plated or crafted out of sterling silver rather than solid silver. Find a variety of silver food covers on 1stDibs.