19C Best Sheffield English Silverplate (Not Sterling) Hot Water Warming Plate

Offering this rare, antique silver plate on copper hot water plate or dish warmer. Early version with removable top to fill with water. Raised on three small bun feet with dropped hinged handles to each side. Crest on cover featuring lion carrying coat of arms under crown, makers mark to base. Circa 1860's 8.75" diameter, plus handles x 1.5" high. DIMENSIONS 10.5"W × 8.25"Dia × 1.5H CONDITION Good original, unaltered condition; expected minor imperfections due to age and normal usage; loss to plating exposing copper under-metal.

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