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Chafing dishes, used to keep food warm at the table, became popular in the 19th century as dining became more …
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Chafing dishes, used to keep food warm at the table, became popular in the 19th century as dining became more elaborate. They typically consist of a decorative stand with a burning underneath, holding a pan for food and often a water pan to create a bain-marie. The ornate designs, often in brass or silver plate, reflected the Victorian and Edwardian eras' penchant for decorative tableware.
This particular piece features intricate filigree work, a hallmark of decorative metalwork from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Such pieces were common in affluent households for entertaining, adding both functionality and a touch of luxury to the dining experience. The accompanying snuffer is a specific tool designed to extinguish the flame from the burner, ensuring safety and control during use.
Comes with the chafing plate / base, as well as the two burners underneath that you put fuel in and to snuffers for a total of five pieces.
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- Dimensions
- 23ʺW × 9.5ʺD × 5ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Polished Brass Finish
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- It is in seemingly excellent condition given age. A little tarnish that could be polished off. Looks to be small … moreIt is in seemingly excellent condition given age. A little tarnish that could be polished off. Looks to be small lines on chaffing dish part - not a crack but beginning of one potentially. less
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