Rare copper food warmer or cooler with domed lid and amazing acorn finial. Made 19th century, origin believed to be England. Diameter, excluding handles is 10 3/8. With handles approx 13 3/4inches accross. Total height is 12 inches. Round foot with gadrooned border. The bottom holds either coals or ice as a means of preserving the temperature and has a removable top. On either side are double Classically curved handles. Rims are gadrooned. The lid is a beautiful rich copper with sunburst apex on which is an acorn finial. Great patina. Looks fabulous on any dining table or sideboard. There is a factory mark underneath the dish - see ''photos. Condition is very good. Please enquire about our collection of antique vessels. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2861 Condition: good Year: 1850 Title: ANTIQUE COPPER FOOD WARMER / COOLER DOMED LID

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