Walker & Hall silver plated antique graduating meat domes food covers table cloches, set of 3, 1880`s ca, English

These antique items have been gently cleaned while preserving the aged patina. They are ready to display/use.

Presented here is a fine quality set of 3 antique Victorian graduating meat dome/food covers in silver plate by famous English manufacturer Walker & Hall. They were originally made together as part of a graduating set of three. They are all stamped inside the cover with the same Walker & Hall marks: a rhomboid shape divided in 4 zones with a crown for the city of Sheffield and 3 Gothic letters: M, T & R. The Company`s flag symbol sits on top with the initials "W & H". Because Henry Hall joined the Company in 1853 and the crown could no longer be used after 1896, it can suggest these domes were made between 1853 & 1896.

All three domes have a hanger for wall suspension, so they could make a great decorative feature on the wall.  We have decided for this decorative reason to preserve the antique patina.

The oval shape surface is simple with no engravings featuring a decorative foliate trim around the edge. The quality casting is crisp & detailed.  This decorative pattern repeats underneath the oval portion of the removable handles. The handle is ornate also with a graduating foliate pattern. They can be removed by unscrewing a nut inside the dome.

They sell together and the price featured here is for the set of 3 domes.

All 3 domes are in good condition for their age. They are sound with no large dents or cracks, only minor impressions in places & marks, together with superficial scratches & rubbing to the metal in line with age & wear. The silver tone finish is uniform along the pieces, with the original dark age patination in places that has been preserved & left unpolished for authenticity adding character.

Additional dimensions:

The large dome is: Height (to top handle): 20.5 cm, Width: 36 cm, Depth: 28 cm, Height (inside): 14 cm.

The medium dome is: Height  (to top handle) : 17.5 cm, Width: 31.5 cm, Depth: 24.5 cm,  Height (inside): 13 cm.

The small dome is: Height  (to top handle) : 16 cm, Width: 27 cm, Depth: 20 cm,  Height (inside): 11 cm.

Packing is offered free of charge. We take special professional care while packing. For safe transport the 3 domes would be wrapped separately in bubble wrap, foam and an outer layer of card. Together these items would easily fit into a box with loose fill packing nuts, safe for posting with a courier. We ship with reliable couriers (signed for, tracked & insured).

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