Antique Silver-plated Oval Footed Buffet Dish with Swivel Lid
Made By Atkin Brothers Silversmiths (of Sheffield, England) for William Batty & Sons Retail of Manchester England
Markings: HA EA FA EPNS 11
Dates: Estimating Late 1800s
Pattern: 4960
Swivel Domed Lid with Ivory colored handle (may be bakelite-?)
Approximate Measures:
Outer Edges: 11''long (14"includes handles) x 9.25"wide x 6.75"tall (10.25" top of lid handle)
Base: 6.5"long x 5"wide
Weighs over: 4 pounds
Condition: Good antique condition. Note inside has rub wear (see pic) Needs cleaning. All handles and body are sturdy.
One piece--As is--no extra plate inserts or ladles
Estate find.
"Atkin Brothers 1853 mark, a hand holding three feathers over HA EA FA. HA EA FA stands for brothers Harry Wrigth Atkin, Edward Thomas Atkin and Frank Shaw Atkin. Also marked EPNS and the pattern number 4032.The firm traces its beginnings to Thomas Law in the mid 18th century. It was taken over in 1829 by Henry Atkin and John Oxley trading as Atkin, Oxley & Co. They dissolved their partnership around 1840 and Henry Atkin continued the trade as Henry Atkin & Co at 32 Howard Street, Sheffield. After his death in 1853 brothers Harry Wrigth Atkin, Edward Thomas Atkin and Frank Shaw Atkin continued the business as Atkin Brothers at their Truro Works, Matilda Street, Sheffield. The firm was converted in 1925 into a limited liability company Atkin Brothers Ltd and went out of business in 1964."