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Sheffield Meat Dome

Old Sheffield Three Piece Meat Dome Warmer
By Sheffield
Located in Norwood, NJ
Lamb and venison meat dish is masterfully crafted of fine Old Sheffield silver plate. This dish is
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

English Sheffield Silver Plate Victorian Style Meat Dome
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
with meticulous attention to detail, this meat dome cover embodies the artistry of sheffield silver
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield Silver Meat Dome with Hot Water Tray, Circa 1910-1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand Size Antique English Sheffield Silver Meat Dome with Hot Water Tray, Circa 1910-1920.
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Early 20th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

Antique Sheffield Silver 'Silver on Copper' Meat Dome and Tray, Circa 1840-1850
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Sheffield silver-plate (silver on copper) meat dome and tray, Circa 1840-1850.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield 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
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Mid-19th Century James Dixon & Sons English Sheffield Silver Plated Meat Dome
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th century James Dixon & Sons English Sheffield silver plated meat dome Elegant, intricate
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Copper

Antique Stag Covered Silverplate Meat Dome
Located in Essex, MA
A superb antique silverplate meat platter dome, circa 1890. No maker's mark. This fine silver meat
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian English Silverplate Meat Dome
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late Victorian period English silverplate meat cover with beaded edge, scalloped sides with beaded
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Huge 19th century Dome Meat Cover A magnificent and grand Silver Plate meat or
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
large and heavy A magnificent and grand Old Sheffield Plate meat or food dome by A B Savory & Sons
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Antique 1890s Adam Style Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

James Dixon & Sons Sheffield England Silverplate 16" Meat Dish Serving Dome Lid
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
James Dixon & Sons Sheffield England Silverplate 16" Meat Dish Serving Dome Lid. Item features
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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

19th Century English Silverplate Meat Dome with Dragon Finial Handle
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late Victorian silverplate meet cover with finely sculpted finial handle in the form of a standing dragon. Signed. In very good condition, well-polished and ready to enjoy.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

19th Century English Gilt Washed Silverplate Meat Dome by William Hutton & Sons
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elegant 19th century gilt-washed silverplate meat cover by William Hutton and Sons of Sheffield is
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Antique Late 19th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Converted Meat Dome Ice Trough, Wine Cooler or Centerpiece
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
dome with a silver plated stand. The meat dome has no maker's mark, but presumed to have been made in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Hand-Crafted & Silver Plated Graduated Meat Dome or Entre Cover Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of antique meat domes are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plated Two-Piece Well Tree and Meat Dome
By Sheffield
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant two-piece antique copper well tree with warming jacket, with meat cover dome was
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate, Copper

A Fine Quality Sheffield Plate Meat Cover or Food Dome
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Fine Quality Sheffield Plate Meat Cover or Food Dome The cover is extensively embossed over
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Tableware

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Silver Plate

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Sheffield Silver Plated Meat Dome Closh
By Padley Parkin & Co.
Located in LAGNES France,, Other
Super meat dome or closh. Maker's mark: Padley Parkin & Company, Sheffield. Dates 1849 -1855
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Antique 19th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

Sheffield Silver Plated Meat Dome Closh
Sheffield Silver Plated Meat Dome Closh
H 8.27 in W 7.49 in D 8.27 in
Large Old Sheffield Plate Meat Dome or Cover
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very large, good quality Old Sheffield Plate meat cover carries some very ornate and detailed
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Antique 1820s English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

English Silverplated Elkington Meat Dome
By Elkington & Co.
Located in LAGNES France,, Other
English Silverplated Elkington Meat Dome/ Closh Date Letter D 1889 Stamped and Made By Elkington
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Antique 19th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

Old Sheffield Plate Meat Dish and Cover, circa 1830, Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London
manufacturer Matthew Boulton. The meat dome has a inlaid silver shield with a double contemporary coat of arms
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Antique 1830s English Regency Platters and Serveware

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Sheffield Plate

19th Century Silver Sheffield Meat Dome, Hand Hammered.
By George Ashforth of Sheffield
Located in Buchanan, MI
19TH CENTURY SILVER SHEFFIELD MEAT DOME, HAND HAMMERED.
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Antique English Sheffield Meat Dome circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield Meat Dome circa 1880
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Antique 19th Century Platters and Serveware

19th Century English Sheffield Meat Dome
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size English silver plate meat or food dome featuring extensive ribbing, a graceful twig
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Antique 1880s English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

19th Century Sheffield Plate Regimental Meat Dome
By Sheffield
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, first half 19th century. Armorial regimental old Sheffield plate silver meat dome with
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Antique 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Fine English Silver Plated Pair Meat Food Dome Cover Sheffield Serving Cloche
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine English silver plated pair of meat, food dome cover Sheffield serving cloche.
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20th Century English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate Meat Dome and Tray, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield silver-plate meat dome and tray, Circa 1860.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

Georgian Sheffield Silverplated Meat Tray with Domed Lid by T&J Creswick
By T. & J. Creswick
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Early 19th Century Thomas & James Creswick large Sheffield plate meat dome with matching well and
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

19th Century English Silver Plated Meat Dome
Located in Houston, TX
Large 19th century English silver plated meat fish dome. Lovely beaded detail around the bottom
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Antique 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

19th Century English Silver Plated Meat / Fish Dome
Located in Houston, TX
Large 19th century English silver plated meat / fish dome. The handle features a double fish motif
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

19th c. English Meat Dome with Engraved Crest
Located in Houston, TX
19th century English silver plated meat dome with engraved crest of eagle’s head.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Set Three Antique English Meat or Food Domes by Martin Hall & Co. circa 1880
By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A truly grand set of three meat of food domes, beautifully shaped with beaded detail and highly
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Sheffield Silver Plate English Grapevine Meat Serving Dish Dome Lid
By Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique sheffield silver plate English 14" meat Grapevine serving dish dome lid marked "JB". Item
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Early 20th Century English Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plate Turkey Meat DOME Food Cover Eagle Engraved Copper
By Sheffield
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England~ A BEAUTIFUL antique English turkey or meat dome cover!!! Originally, these
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Antique 19th Century British Edwardian Serving Pieces

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Other

Sheffield Meat Dome and Tray by John Waterhouse, Hatfield Co, circa 1836
Located in Houston, TX
impressive old Sheffield meat dome and tray that is footed. It has a. Custom wooden fitted interior
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Antique Early 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

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Silver

English Old Sheffield Plate Meat or Food Dome, circa 1840
By Robert Smith and Co.
Located in Bath, GB
A large handsome Antique Old Sheffield Plate meat or food dome dating to circa 1830-1840
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Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

English Sheffield Silver Plated Meat Dome Service Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Impressive English Sheffield silver plated tableware meat dome service set with wooden side handles
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Antique Late 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate, Copper

Antique Serving Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large
By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1
Located in Roslyn, NY
A rare and wonderful silver plated extra large antique serving meat food turkey dome / cover, in
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Large and Impressive English Silver Plate Meat Dome
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome and large silver plate meat - entree dome. English made with full set of hall marks. The
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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Spectacular Large Antique English Silver Plated Meat Dome
Located in Chicago, IL
Dynamite large antique English silver plated meat dome. This spectacular dome is in very good
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Antique 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique English Sheffield England Silver Plate Meat Dish Serving Dome Lid
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Sheffield England silver plate 14" meat dish serving dome lid. Item features
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Mid-20th Century English Regency Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

19th Century English Sheffield Silver Plated on Copper Meat Dome Cover
By Sheffield
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique copper dome likely Sheffield, was created in England, circa 1870. Oval in
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate, Copper

Large Antique Silver Plated Meat Dome with Scalloped Sides & Beaded Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large silver plated meat dome is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Converted Meat Dome Ice Trough, Wine Cooler or Centerpiece
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
meat dome with a custom made stand. The meat dome has no maker's mark, but presumed to have been made
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Brass

19th Century English Victorian Silver Plated Two-Piece Well Tree and Meat Dome
By Sheffield
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant two-piece antique copper well tree with warming jacket, with meat cover dome was
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate, Copper

Antique Silver Plated Meat Food Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large Serving
By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large antique silver plated meat / food, turkey dome / cover Victorian cloche serving
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Serving Pieces

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Meat Turkey Dome Cover Victorian Cloche Large Serving Set
By Sheffield Mfg. Co 1
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful antique silver plated meat/Turkey dome Victorian cloche large serving two-piece tray
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Vintage 1920s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

Grand Antique English Old Sheffield Plate Meat / Food Domed Cover, circa 1842
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent and grand Old Sheffield plate meat or food dome by George Waterhouse of Sheffield
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Silver Plate

19th Century Sheffield Meat Dome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fashioned with a reeded top and sides. The dome is appointed with a twig-like handle and is
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Antique 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

19th Century Sheffield Meat Dome
19th Century Sheffield Meat Dome
H 8.5 in W 15.25 in D 10.5 in
Sheffield Wall Pockets
Located in Savannah, GA
One pair of Sheffield meat domes cut in two parts to hang on wall with flowers or greens. This is a
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Antique 19th Century English Wall Brackets

Sheffield Wall Pockets
Sheffield Wall Pockets
H 8 in W 17 in D 6 in
Huge Old Sheffield Plate Meat Dome, circa 1825
Located in Vancouver, BC
A huge and fine quality Old Sheffield plate meat dome or cover, circa 1825. Oval with applied
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Antique Early 19th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

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Sheffield Plate

Sheffield Silver Plate Meat Dome Cover
Located in Summerland, CA
1900s, Sheffield. Beautiful medium size silver plated dome cover. Fluted dome shaped, top handle
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Antique Early 1900s Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Sheffield Silver Plate Meat Dome Cover
Sheffield Silver Plate Meat Dome Cover
H 9 in W 14.25 in D 12.25 in
Monumental Meat Dome and Warmer 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Silver plated meat dome & warmer
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Antique 19th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

Large Silver Plate Meat Warmer & Dome
Located in Summerland, CA
keep warm, and serving platter with beautiful cover dome. Monogram on one side. Footed and graceful
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Antique Late 19th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Large Silver Plate Meat Warmer & Dome
Large Silver Plate Meat Warmer & Dome
H 12.5 in W 27 in D 14 in
Set of Five Antique Graduated English Pewter Meat Domes
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful set of five graduated antique English pewter meat or food domes, by James Dixon & Sons
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Early 20th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

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Pewter

English Sheffield Plated Meat Dome
Located in Middleburg, VA
BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH SHEFFIELD PLATED LARGE MEAT DOME WITH FINE GREEK KEY PATTERN TO THE LOWER EDGE
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces

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Sheffield Plate

English Sheffield Plated Meat Dome
English Sheffield Plated Meat Dome
H 11.5 in W 17 in D 14 in
Antique Scottish Victorian Silver Plated Meat Platter Food Dome Cover
Located in Vancouver, BC
- $550 - All original - Beautiful ornate handle - Silver in good shape - Aristocratic engraved monogram on one side - Item # C2064 - Free shipping in N. America
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Early 20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Enormous Irish Silvered Meat Dome by Gibson & Company Belfast, Ireland
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Famous 1890's retailer. This is from a silversmith of superb quality. A fine, generously scaled antique cover.
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Antique 19th Century Northern Irish Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

English Sheffield Creswick Meat Dome, circa 1830s
Located in Stamford, CT
English Sheffield Creswick meat dome in silver plate with armorial crest and top handle, circa 1830
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Antique 1830s English Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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Sheffield Meat Dome For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sheffield meat dome you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A sheffield meat dome — often made from metal, silver and silver plate — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sheffield meat dome, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A sheffield meat dome is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sheffield meat dome has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by James Dixon & Sons, Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd. and Robert Smith and Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sheffield Meat Dome?

Prices for a sheffield meat dome can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $6,250, while the average can fetch as much as $920.

Finding the Right Sheffield-silverplate for You

Sheffield silverplate is a durable combination of thin silver sheets and comparatively thicker sheets of copper that was used to create a variety of household objects for years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate and other silverplate for all of your formal dining and entertaining needs.

A cutler named Thomas Boulsover, who worked for a cutlers company in Sheffield, England, accidentally invented what we now call Sheffield silverplate during the 1700s. While working on a decorative knife for a customer — the metalworkers guild had been tasked with repairing its handle — Boulsover mistakenly overheated the silver and noticed that the knife’s layers of silver and copper melded together, creating an impressive bond. This new material felt like silver but was substantially cheaper. It was then used to produce a variety of serveware, candlesticks, buttons, tea sets and more. For families that couldn’t afford the sterling-silver tureens that were used to serve soup in the upper-class English homes at the time, this was good news. They could impress guests with housewares that looked like sterling silver but actually weren't.

Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Sheffield silverplate can command high prices on the secondhand market.

Securing yourself a Sheffield silverplate piece is like acquiring a little bit of history. In order to identify authentic Sheffield silverplate, you need to look for one significant attribute of the material. A metalworker had to ensure that all of the exposed edges of a particular piece had to be covered with a rim of silver. If not, the middle layer, which comprised copper, would show through. This would reveal that the piece was not sterling silver.

Don’t just trot out your matching crystal, silver and porcelain once or twice a year. Make a habit of mixing high and low when setting the table. To pair with your everyday contemporary tableware, find antique and vintage Sheffield silverplate on 1stDibs as well as silverplate by goldsmith and tableware companies such as Christofle, Elkington & Co. and more.

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