Mid-Century Modern Sheridan Silver Plated Chafing Dish on Stand with Burner, 1960s

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A gadrooned border trims the rim of this circular silver-plated chafing dish, supported on a dedicated three-legged table stand. Constructed … Read more A gadrooned border trims the rim of this circular silver-plated chafing dish, supported on a dedicated three-legged table stand. Constructed for buffet and tableside service, the pan is fitted with a turned wooden baluster handle mounted into a cast foliate socket, allowing safe handling when heated. The shallow serving bowl sits securely inside the upper ring of the matching base. The framework stand rests on three swept cabriole legs terminating in stylised claw feet, each joined to the circular support ring by cast shell and acanthus scrolls. At the centre of the moulded circular base sits a compact spirit burner unit with an adjustable regulator arm, designed to hold fuel for gentle warming during a meal. Stamping to the underside reveals the maker's mark for Sheridan Silver Co., featuring the arched name above three shield cartouches depicting a crown, the letter 'S', and an oil lamp, underlined by 'SILVERPLATED'. Active in Taunton, Massachusetts during the mid to late twentieth century, the maker was widely recognised for substantial plated tableware produced for domestic hospitality. In terms of proportions, the pan measures approximately 30 cm across the rim, extending to 42 cm from the rim to the tip of the turned wooden handle, while the assembled unit stands roughly 32 cm in height. The complete suite weighs 2,180 g. Surface tarnish, light scratching, and areas of heat marking are present across the interior and the underside of the burner reservoir, consistent with regular domestic use. See less