Roast Beef Trolley

A silver plated roast beef trolley. American, circa 1910. The roll top lid opening to reveal a warming tray fitted with a removable carving bo...

An antique English Sheffield silver plated crumb catcher. A flat pan-like knife has plume-like reeding to one side, with silver marks underneath that denote Harrison Brothers & Howso...

London, England C. 1884 a Boyd's Patent Campaign Cooker Food Warmer, also known as The Universal Heater. This unit is larger than others, having four openings for warmers. It has a removable top with a scalloped edge, is silverplate and has interlocking monogram engraved on the top (the initials are LW/WL with a crown symbol). The stand bottom is marked, "BOYD'S PATENT" and has six turned wooden bun feet. The underside also has a plaque reading "THE HOUSEHOLD SUPPLY AND ATMOSPHERIC CHURN COMP'Y LTD, 119 NEW BOND ST, W". While missing the original spirit burners, modern day sternos would work well. This is a very attractive and decorative item that could be used for a variety of purposes including food warming and display, a unique charcuterie board, for floral display and so on. I have seen copper versions that comprised a cooker/warmer , two spirit burners with snuffer caps and a cast iron...

A very charming vintage French lamb carving set with silver-plated handles, comprising a carving knife, carving fork and leg-bone holder. Each implement features a beautifully fluted handle, entwined with a spray of olive leaves, and emblazoned with the engraved monogram 'PB'. The knife blade is steel. The leg bone holder is an unusual item...