Posts Tagged ‘Breakfast’

Sugar Basin, London, silver-gilt Dressing Table Set, Table Candlesticks, Sheffield

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Sugar Basin, London, silver-gilt Dressing Table Set, Table Candlesticks, Sheffield
A Breakfast Dish, oval, with crested lobed revolving cover, complete with liner and drainer, and a pair of Coasters, circa 1820, circular, foliate borders, turned wood bases, 6in.
Assorted Plate, comprising: Tea Kettle on lamp stand , compressed circular, complete with burner; Candlestick, oblong base, 6in.; Hot [...]

Antique Silver Dishes for Vegetables and Entree Dishes

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

SILVER VEGETABLE DISHES AND ENTREE DISHES
Vegetables must have been served in something before 1760, but it is difficult to say what, as most useful examples of silver dishes are after this date. Look for thin spots on covers where arms may have been removed. Bottoms of dishes are often rather cut about, and if the [...]