ANTIQUE Pewter Hot Water Plate by Stephen Cox Bristol England Fine Hard Metal 9\" For Sale

$ANTIQUE Pewter Hot Water Plate by Stephen Cox Bristol England Fine Hard Metal 9\$
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ANTIQUE Pewter Hot Water Plate by Stephen Cox Bristol England Fine Hard Metal 9\":
$165.00

This item is anantique pewter hot water plate, also known as a food warmer. These functional dishes were common in the 18th and 19th centuries.Physical Description

Material and Appearance:The plate is made of pewter, an alloy of tin, which has developed a characteristic dark, muted silver-gray patina and tarnish over time [2.1]. The surface appears worn, consistent with significant age and use.
Design:It features a simple, wide-rimmed design. The object has a hollow, double-walled construction, with a small access point for filling the base with hot water to keep food warm.
Condition:There are visible signs of wear and tear, including scratches and a crack near the rim in one of the provided images. A patch of the surface shows a reddish/pinkish base metal revealed by wear, typical of older pewter alloys.

An antique pewter plate or hot water plate by Stephen Barnes of Middletown, Connecticut (c. 1798-1810), in used condition with visible wear and a crack, would likely have an estimated value between$200 and $400 USDat sale or from a specialized dealer.9 inch original antique hot plate by Stephen Cox of Bristol, England whose work dates from 1735-1754. Not unlike many plates or charges that have managed to survive 250 years or more, the hallmarks are worn. Luckily they are still identifiable to this maker and era.