Antique Pewter Meat Warming Dish James Dixon & Sons Sheffield 1845

A beautiful Antique Pewter Meat Warming Dish made by James Dixon & Sons Sheffield in 1845, the company was founded in 1806 by James Dixon and Thomas Smith in, Sheffield, England. They quickly become known for their fine quality work, and won prizes at Great Exhibitions for silver and Britannia metal. Britannia metal is an alloy of tin and harder, better wearing than pewter, but it has that gorgeous mellow pewter look and color. James Dixon and Sons were the most admired makers of Britannia metal.

This warming dish has a lift up flap for filling the hot water compartment to keep roast birds, ham and other larger cuts of meat warm while serving.
The top has draining grooves that are like branches of a tree and end in a 'stump' design. The handles have ornate scrollwork designs so beloved in the early 19th century, there are four scrolled acanthus leaf feet. In good antique condition, there are marks where the family cut their prized holiday dinners on the platter. Fantastic to use for food, but also exquisite as a centerpiece on your holiday table.

• 14-1/2" x 9-3/8" x 2-7/8"h.