Plate warmer
Alexander Boyd & Son
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Copper and metal
Measurements
165 mm (H)600 mm (W)235 mm (Length)
Place of origin
New Bond Street
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25913
Summary
Rectangular metal plate warmer. Copper. Thin plate supported by bun feet - one at each corner (but one missing) and two in centre. Curved uprights from base at corners. In middle support box with three regularly spaced circular holes. Upper projecting lip. Marks - on bottom in oval cartouche; ALEXR BOYD and SON / LATE / SUMMERS / 105 NEW BOND ST. / LONDON W.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Alexander Boyd & Son, manufacturer