Impressive Antique SHEFFIELD SILVER MEAT DOME c1800s

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Stunning Top Quality Antique Holloware - Extra Large Sheffield Silver Plated Food Dome or Cover - Much more Impressive in person! Important Note about Pix: The silver is very reflective and impossible to photograph without flash blowback or reflecting like a mirror what is in the room etc. Plating is superb and the ring that is seen in 1st picture, is not t in person it is a reflection. Grand & Magnificent in Design, Detail and sheer Size. This piece is a statement. Great addition to a collection or singular item on buffet - This is a show piece. Handled Cover is over 14" wide, about 18" long and over 10" high. This has a beautifully detailed hand chased sitting Lion crest on one side. No Monograms - No Auction Reserve - Estate Used Condition - Plating in great shape without any undermetal bleeding through. The hallmarks are many and shown in the pictures. I won't decipher much other than the Sheffield Crown mark and then some letters etc. I will let those of you who are in the know, see and decide what is told in pictures! This is worth more than I am starting it at. Also, check out the OLD SHEFFIELD NEOCLASSICAL GADROON EDGED SILVER items we are listing! We offer this beautiful classic serving piece / large oversized collection of older Sheffield styled silver pieces. Each with deep rich scroll etching/detailing. This is probalby silver on copper. Bid as such. The marks are to photograph well. My grandparents collected much quality Sheffield items and most of the collection came from 1780s to 1830. They were serious about entertaining in a way I am not! CONDITION: Plating is very fine overall good/used minor surface dings/scratches no major dents or anything especially considering the suspected age! A Really Great Stunning item to a dd to your collection. Per the dealer I consulted, we are starting at very, very reasonable price. Review picture(s) for condition etc. Not new, but Used Good Estate Condition with expected use on treasured old items. No Monograms or Removals - Some hand polishing needed! Vintage heirloom quality heavy plated items with numerous small hallmarks on bottoms, these were used for 30+ years for entertaining, as the items were acquired post World War II. This is an outstanding, truly versatile, group/set of good weight/heft, elegant patterns. Bid based on info above, but know these were from a very good collection of very fine household goods that were well taken care of. No major flaws or damages not mentioned, expect general marks, spots, scratches, wear and patina commensurate with age and use of treasured serverware/flatware used for special meals/holidays; these were cared for / hand washed/cream wet polished. All t his has been stored away in the box for many years and a simple cleaning/polishing will make it look even more elegant on your table. Most or all hosts would feel quite comfortable using this when entertaining the most special guests in your home. Not dipped in any harsh silver polish bath only hand polishing for years! Nice patina that only comes from time and 3 generations of use. Use at your holiday parties! Please review my other listings. Silver - More Gorham Gadroon, Camellia and Chantilly (other family sets/collection) and very good quality estate things from Grandparent's cottage. Check out my other items and then add me to your favorite sellers, as this year I am emptying out a family storage locker of things. Sterling and Silverplate items listed. You must include your full shipping address with your PayPal payment. Sellers are not responsible for service transit time. Transit times are provided by the carrier, exclude weekends and holidays, and may vary with package origin and destination, particularly during peak periods. 1. I check my email every night for questions, so please email any questions and I'll be pleased to answer them. 2. All sales are final. No returns, refunds or adjustments. If in doubt, don... read more

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