Description: A very decorative antique pre-1835 Georgian style pewter meat cover, plate cover, cloche or dome made by the renowned Sheffield maker, James Dixon and Son. Their maker's mark is underneath along with the number 399 and the bugle and banner mark. As the name is Dixon and Son not Sons, this dates the cover to pre-1835. The melon shaped ribbing to the oval cover, was a popular style of the Georgian era and typical of metalware designs of the era. James Dixon and Son operated from Cornish Place, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. This mark dates from the period 1823 - 1835. The cover measures 40.5 cm x 32.5 cm and stands 23.5 cm high - 15 3/4 x 12 1/2 by 9 inches. It weighs 1.85 kg unpacked. The handle is very attractive and ornate with two gourd or melon shapes at the leaf and floral scrolled terminals. Covers such as these would have been used at the dinner table of a very wealthy home, to keep warm the meat dishes on large plates underneath. There is a hanging loop at the top for hanging on a kitchen wall. I have a matching, larger version of the cover, also listed for sale. They look stunning hung together and make a real design statement as well as being usable items for the table. Please see my other antique metal ware also listed for sale, including more Dixon pieces.
Price: 110 GBP
Location: Askam-in-Furness
End Time: 2024-11-30T20:27:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 165.41 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Antique: Yes
Height:: 23.5cm / 9 inches
Shape number:: 399
Length:: 40.5 cm / 15 3/4 inches
Product: Meat Cover
Style/Period: Georgian
Feature: Wall hanging loop
Maker: James Dixon & Son
Weight: 1.85 kg
Shape:: Oval, Domed
Additional Material: Pewter
Original/Repro: Original
Width:: 32.5 cm / 12 1/2 inches
Design:: Melon shape
Age: 1800-1849
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
