M-103-0128
Scarce English Georgian Sheffield Plate Armorial Cheese Warmer / Toaster
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DETAILS
An antique cheese toasting dish of oval form with a turned wood handle and hinged lid with beaded edge and engraved with a heraldry mark of a winged round shield. This unusual serving dish was designed to stand in front of the fireplace where the lid would be used as a reflector to melt the cheese.
MARKS
No maker's marks
PERIOD
George III (1760-1820)
DATE
Early 19th century
DIMENSIONS
Width 9.25 Depth 13 Height 3 inches
CONDITION
Note: restored handle.
