Attractive and very versatile George III sterling silver chafing dish. Made in London in 1806 by William Burwash & Richard Sibley I. The dish is oval in shape with a gadroon border. A family coat of arms is engraved on the centre edge of both of the longer sides but has not yet been identified. The full set of hallmarks is stamped on the reverse and the
marks are crisp.
Maker :- William Burwash & Richard Sibley I
Condition :-Good condition with crisp hallmarks and engraving
Hallmarked :- London 1806
Size :- 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) long
This chafing dish makes an extremely versatile serving dish because it is not too large. It could be used for a number of purposes from serving lamb cutlets, for example, to vegetables and could even be used to serve cheese and biscuits or fruit. It is this versatility which makes dishes of this size very popular.