Antique English Cloche, circa 1810, made of Old Sheffield Plate.

We would like to introduce you to British antique cloches.

Cloche means "bell" in French, and is a dome-shaped lid-like tableware used to cover and preserve cakes, cheese, etc.
This is an old crochet piece from around 1810, made of "Old Sheffield Plate", a silver-plated piece made by heating and compressing a silver plate onto a copper plate, before electroplating was developed.
On each side is a coat of arms and the Latin inscription "DEO DUCE FERRO COMITANTE" (God as guide and sword as companion).
There is some dark copper on the inside, which is rare and proves that it has not been re-plated.

We hope this once-in-a-lifetime encounter will be a special one for you!

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【condition】
Appearance: ★★★★☆ Excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or stains

Function: ★★★★☆ Slight deterioration but no major issues

There are no noticeable dents due to age.
- There is no peeling of the plating on the surface
The inside is not plated and has some blackening, but there is no rust.
One of the wing nuts that secures the handle is missing. There are no markings or engravings.
There is no wobbling

*As this is an old item, there are small scratches and stains due to aging.
*Please check the photos and understand before purchasing.

【detail】
・Manufacturer unknown
- Year of manufacture: circa 1810
Material: Silver plate (Old Sheffield plate)
Base metal: copper
・Size: Height 186 x Width 305 x Depth 220 mm
・Weight 1211g

*This is an antique item and there is no other item that is exactly the same.
※If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.