{"product_id":"antique-silverplate-hot-water-food-warmer-serving-dish-13-5","title":"Antique Silverplate Hot Water Food Warmer Serving Dish 13.5”","description":"A wonderful antique silver-on-copper warming dish designed for elegant table service. This substantial rectangular server features a handsome gadrooned border, decorative double handles and, most importantly, a built-in hot-water reservoir beneath the serving surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA small hinged opening at the side allows the lower chamber to be filled with hot water, warming the upper dish and helping food remain warm during service. Before electric warming trays, pieces such as this were an ingenious and elegant solution for keeping vegetables, meats and other dishes warm at the dining table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe silver plating is over copper, with areas of copper showing through from generations of use and polishing—a wonderfully evocative characteristic of antique silver-on-copper tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 13.5” handle to handle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 7.25” wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 2” high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterior serving area approximately 8” × 5”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntique condition with surface scratching, tarnish, discoloration and areas of plating wear\/copper showing through consistent with age and use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease examine photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA particularly interesting piece of antique tableware that remains both decorative and functional. It would be beautiful incorporated into a traditional table setting or used as a serving piece for entertaining.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e❗️JEWELRY CASES AND ANY OTHER ITEMS SHOWN IN PHOTOGRAPHS ARE FOR STAGING\/DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT INCLUDED.❗️\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe carefully package our pieces using reclaimed boxes and recycled packing materials whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuestions are always welcome.","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41814637936773,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/4238\/8613\/files\/cbfcde0f-b1ec-4d10-a7d1-00ae827db3f0.jpg?v=1786843146","url":"https:\/\/themarialvacollection.com\/products\/antique-silverplate-hot-water-food-warmer-serving-dish-13-5","provider":"The Marialva Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}