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Mid-18th Century Antique Brass, Iron and Fruitwood Chafing Dish, Circa 1750
Mid-18th Century Antique Brass, Iron and Fruitwood Chafing Dish, Circa 1750
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A mid 18th-century antique chafing dish, circa 1750.
The wide, shallow bowl with rolled-rim, on three scrolled strap iron feet attached with copper rivets to the sides of the bowl. With an elongated baluster-turned fruitwood handle.
What is a chafing dish?
The term "chafing dish" comes from the French word "chauffer", which means to make warm. Embers or hot coals would have been placed in the brass pan and a plate or bowl with edible contents would have been placed above. The embers/hot coals would keep the contents of the plate or bowl warm.
Provenance - Ex-private collection based in Belgium.
Condition - Good as per the images. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.
Size - Overall Length including handle 35 cm (13 3/4")
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