Meat covers, also known as dish covers, were designed for covering large platters in order to protect the food and retain the heat. They are usually ovel, matching the typical shape of tha platter, and vary in size from about 30 cm to 60 cm. They are topped by a reeded or foliate handle. While the surface of most are solid metal, there are examples where the outer surface is wholly or partly plated wire mesh. The covers were made in silver, Sheffield plate and silver plate and earlier silver examples date from the mid 1700s. Due to the amount of silver they contain, and consequently their cost, and value if sold for melt, silver covers are vastly outnumbered by plated examples. Sheffield plated examples date from the early 1800s while plated covers are generally from the Victorian era.

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Large silver plate dome food cover

Silver plate food dome cover

Large silver plate dome food cover

An Old Sheffield Plate meat cover, with coat-of-arms (possibly…

Sheffield Plate Meat Cover with Coat-of-Arms

An Old Sheffield Plate meat cover, with coat-of-arms (possibly of a garter knight), crested with a horse passant erminois before the sun-in-his-splendour. Maker's mark: an orb over GK. Width 36.5 cm

Victorian Elkington & Co silver plated meat cover, with date…

1888 Elkington & Co Silver Plated Meat Cover

Victorian Elkington & Co silver plated meat cover, with date letter 'C' for 1888, 45.5 cm wide

Large silver plate meat dome, width 48 cm

48 cm Silver Plate Meat Dome

Large silver plate meat dome, width 48 cm

Two small Victorian silver plated food covers, including W.…

Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Food Covers, W. Hutton Sheffield

Two small Victorian silver plated food covers, including W. Hutton, Sheffield,26 cm wide (largest)

Victorian silver plated Venison dish and associated meat cover,…

Victorian Silver Plated Venison Dish with Meat Cover

Victorian silver plated Venison dish and associated meat cover, c. 1880, cover engraved with foliage and cartouche enclosing family crest, height 41 cm width 65 cm. Provenance: Estate of Graham Ipkendanz, Sydney

Silver plated dome top server, 37 cm wide, 23 cm high

Silver Plated Dome Top Server - 37x23cm

Silver plated dome top server, 37 cm wide, 23 cm high

A large silver plate meat dome, 46 cm

46cm Silver Meat Dome

A large silver plate meat dome, 46 cm

Magnificent 19th century dome food cover, in silver plate, with…

19th Century Silver Plate Dome Food Cover

Magnificent 19th century dome food cover, in silver plate, with entwined handle terminating to foliate motifs, above a lobed body, with engraved crest and motto, height 28 cm

Magnificent 19th century dome food cover, in silver plate, with…

19th Century Silver Plate Dome Food Cover

Magnificent 19th century dome food cover, in silver plate, with a entwined handle terminating to oak leaves above a large cover, engraved with armorial and accented with gadrooned edges, height 24 cm

Large silver plated dome food cover

Silver Plated Food Dome Cover

Large silver plated dome food cover

Fairfax and Roberts silver plated meat dome, width 36 cm approx

Silver Plated Meat Dome - Fairfax and Roberts

Fairfax and Roberts silver plated meat dome, width 36 cm approx

18th century old Sheffield plate meat cover

Antique Sheffield Plate Meat Cover

18th century old Sheffield plate meat cover

An impressive set of three graduated William IV Old Sheffield…

Graduated William IV Meat Covers with Ornate Borders and Crest

An impressive set of three graduated William IV Old Sheffield Plate meat covers, with ornate leaf and scroll borders and detachable leaf, fruit and scroll handles; each crested with a horse's head issuing from a ducal coronet and the motto 'Ducitur, Non…

Antique Elkington beaded serving tureen and gadrooned meat dome,…

Elkington Knight Crested Tureen and Meat Dome

Antique Elkington beaded serving tureen and gadrooned meat dome, both nicely crested with a knight and a crowned phoenix marked to base, circa 1865-97, approx 40 cm wide and smaller (2)

Silver plate meat dome with plain handle, circa 1900. Made by…

Antique Walker & Hall Meat Dome

Silver plate meat dome with plain handle, circa 1900. Made by Walker & Hall. Ex Helena Downie Antiques (copy of receipt in office) approx 42 cm high, 30 cm wide

A silver plate meat cover and Cloche, the Larger by James Dixon…

Silver Meat Covers by Dixon & Hardy Bros

A silver plate meat cover and Cloche, the Larger by James Dixon & Son, the other by Hardy Brothers, the smaller with mesh side, 41 and 35 cm width

Silver plated and mesh meat cover

Silver Plated Mesh Meat Cover

Silver plated and mesh meat cover

Large silver plated melon shaped meat cover

Silver Plated Melon Meat Cover

Large silver plated melon shaped meat cover

Quality Mappin and Webb Sheffield food cover

Mappin & Webb Sheffield Food Dome

Quality Mappin and Webb Sheffield food cover

Large antique silver plate meat dome marked W.M, beaded trim,…

Antique Silver Plate Meat Dome with Beaded Trim

Large antique silver plate meat dome marked W.M, beaded trim, approx 26 cm high, 40 cm wide

A large Victorian silver plated meat Cloche. Late 19th century,…

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Cloche by James Dixon & Sons

A large Victorian silver plated meat Cloche. Late 19th century, with marks for James Dixon & Sons with bugle and banner, the oval dome with a mesh frieze, having a cross over twig style handle. Height 28 cm. Length 44.5 cm. Width 34.5 cm

Two Victorian silver plate meat covers, one engraved with a…

Victorian Silver Plate Meat Covers with Crests

Two Victorian silver plate meat covers, one engraved with a crest and motto, 47 x 35 cm, the other 45 x 34 cm

Two Elkington & Co. silver plated graduating meat covers

Graduating Silver Plated Meat Covers by Elkington & Co

Two Elkington & Co. silver plated graduating meat covers

A Victorian Walker & Hall Sheffield silver plated meat dome,…

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Dome by Walker & Hall

A Victorian Walker & Hall Sheffield silver plated meat dome, ornate bead pattern border above the rim. Height 30.5 cm and length 45.5 cm

Silver plated James Dixon & Sons meat dome & well having a well…

Silver Plated Meat Dome & Well with Warming Jacket

Silver plated James Dixon & Sons meat dome & well having a well & tree platter with warming jacket, standing on four scrolled feet with trunk form handles, the cover with a gadrooned lid & a reeded border. condition good to fair, some dents to the well,…

A silver-plate domed food cover

Silver-plate Food Dome

A silver-plate domed food cover

A silver plated meat Cloche, late 19th century, with bell mark…

Late 19th Century Silver Plated Meat Cloche

A silver plated meat Cloche, late 19th century, with bell mark for William & George Sissons, the oval dome with a waisted rim, having an ornate cast and chased grape vine and leaf handle; bell mark of maker underside. Length 36 cm. Width 26.5 cm

Antique silver plated dome top server on four feet & revolving…

Antique Silver Plated Revolving Server with Monogram

Antique silver plated dome top server on four feet & revolving top, monogram to lid, 21 cm high approx.

A Victorian silver plated domed meat cover

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Cover Dome

A Victorian silver plated domed meat cover

Large silver plated wire mesh food dome (retail and…

Silver Plated Wire Mesh Food Dome - Retail & Manufacturers Stamps

Large silver plated wire mesh food dome (retail and manufacturers stamps)

A large late Victorian Sheffield plate food Cloche, late 19th…

Victorian Sheffield Plate Food Cloche by James Dixon & Sons

A large late Victorian Sheffield plate food Cloche, late 19th century, with maker's marks for James Dixon & Sons. Of typical dome form, with a reeded motif to the lower rim, a broad mesh band and a coiled reed handle; with marks to the interior. Height 27…

A Victorian Sheffield plate food Cloche, theird quarter 19th…

Victorian Sheffield Plate Food Cloche

A Victorian Sheffield plate food Cloche, theird quarter 19th century, with maker's mark for John round & Son. Of typical dome form, with a beaded rim and a scrolled handle also with a graduated bead motif; with marks to interior and signature globe marked…

A Hardy Bros silver-plate and mesh meat dome 40 cm

Hardy Bros Silver-Plate Mesh Meat Dome (40cm)

A Hardy Bros silver-plate and mesh meat dome 40 cm

Two Victorian silver plate meat covers, crested.

Crested Victorian Silver Plate Meat Covers

Two Victorian silver plate meat covers, crested.

Elkington & Co. plated meat cover with deer head hand. 37 cm…

Elkington plated meat cover with deer head hand

Elkington & Co. plated meat cover with deer head hand. 37 cm high 555 wide

A Hardy Brothers silver-plate meat dome and tray 40 cm

Hardy Brothers Silver-Plate Meat Dome and Tray Set

A Hardy Brothers silver-plate meat dome and tray 40 cm

Good pair of Georgian Sheffield plate meat covers, with tinned…

Georgian Sheffield Plate Meat Covers, Tinned Interiors, 38cm Width

Good pair of Georgian Sheffield plate meat covers, with tinned interiors,. Width 38 cm approx

Victorian mesh food cover. Heavy silver plated construction…

Victorian Silver Plated Mesh Food Cover

Victorian mesh food cover. Heavy silver plated construction with beaded foot ring & ornate handle. 37 x 29 cm

A graduated set of three James Dickson & Sons mesh and…

Graduated Set of James Dickson & Sons Meat Domes

A graduated set of three James Dickson & Sons mesh and silver-plate meat domes, 50 cm high, 40 cm wide, largest dome

A silver-plated meat dome with an etched fern leaf border

Etched Fern Silver Meat Dome

A silver-plated meat dome with an etched fern leaf border

Good Sheffield silver plated meat cover maker HJ, 29 cm wide…

Sheffield Silver Plated Meat Cover by HJ - 29cm

Good Sheffield silver plated meat cover maker HJ, 29 cm wide approx.

Very large silver plated meat dome (slight ding)

Large Silver Plated Meat Dome with Minor Ding

Very large silver plated meat dome (slight ding)

Victorian Thomas Oatley & Son silver plate butter dish & cover,…

Victorian Silver Plate Butter Dish & Cover

Victorian Thomas Oatley & Son silver plate butter dish & cover, approx 23 cm x 18 cm

A Walker & Hall mesh and silver-plate meat dome. 40 x 34 cm

Mesh & Silver-plate Meat Dome by Walker & Hall

A Walker & Hall mesh and silver-plate meat dome. 40 x 34 cm

Silver plated meat cover. Some wear to plate. Length 38 cm

Silver Plated Meat Cover - 38cm Length

Silver plated meat cover. Some wear to plate. Length 38 cm

A Sheffield plate Turkey dish cover

Sheffield Plate Turkey Dish Cover

A Sheffield plate Turkey dish cover

Silver plated meat cover with engraved knight design to front,…

Engraved Knight Silver Plated Meat Cover

Silver plated meat cover with engraved knight design to front, approx 22 cm high, 35 cm wide

A Walker & Hall silver plated meat dome L 30 cm

30cm Walker & Hall Silver Plated Meat Dome

A Walker & Hall silver plated meat dome L 30 cm

Antique silver plated meat cover 42 cm high approx

Antique Silver Plated Meat Cover - 42cm Height

Antique silver plated meat cover 42 cm high approx

Victorian silver plated venison dish and associated meat cover,…

Victorian Silver Plated Venison Dish with Meat Cover

Victorian silver plated venison dish and associated meat cover, the cover with crest engraved cartouche. Height 41 cm, width 65 cm

Antique silver plated food cover and one other the food cover…

Antique Silver Plated Food Cover and Tureen Set

Antique silver plated food cover and one other the food cover (EPGS), 25.5 cm wide, together with vintage silver plated tureen

A large Sheffield plate dish cover with Bowen armorial by…

Boulton Sheffield Plate Bowen Armorial Dish Cover

A large Sheffield plate dish cover with Bowen armorial by Matthew Boulton (1815-1835)

Silver plate meat cover

Silver Meat Cover

Silver plate meat cover

Three large Victorian silver plated meat covers

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Covers Trio

Three large Victorian silver plated meat covers

A Victorian silver-plate venison dish and associated meat cover;…

Victorian Silver-Plate Venison Dish with Meat Cover

A Victorian silver-plate venison dish and associated meat cover; the dish with heat jacket, the cover with a scroll-engraved band and crest engraved cartouche. Length 65 cm

Large silver plated food dome

Silver Plated Food Dome - Large Size

Large silver plated food dome

Antique plated meat dome A. Saunders Sydney, measures 35.5 cm

Antique Meat Dome by A. Saunders Sydney - 35.5 cm

Antique plated meat dome A. Saunders Sydney, measures 35.5 cm

A silver plated meat dome

Silver Plated Meat Dome for Elegant Dining

A silver plated meat dome

Large antique silver plate meat cover

Antique Silver Meat Cover

Large antique silver plate meat cover

Large silverplated meat dish & cover & warming stand English…

Silverplated Meat Dish with Warming Stand

Large silverplated meat dish & cover & warming stand English 19th century from the Len & Olga Nettlefold Collection

A large late Victorian silver plate meat cover with engraved…

Engraved Silver Plate Meat Cover with Bird and Flower Design

A large late Victorian silver plate meat cover with engraved flower and bird decoration, a small dent and a patch of worn silver. Height 330 length 51.5 cm

James Dixon, Sheffield c. 1900 Electro-plated mesh meat cover…

Antique Meat Cover with Foliate Handle

James Dixon, Sheffield c. 1900 Electro-plated mesh meat cover together with a solid plain cover with foliate handle, marked A. B Savoury, London c. 1900, 35 x 28 x 27 cm, length 51 cm, height 25 cm

Silver-plated meat dome (slight A/F) by Walker and Hall of…

Walker & Hall Sheffield Silver Meat Dome (A/F)

Silver-plated meat dome (slight A/F) by Walker and Hall of Sheffield

Two EPNS meat covers (2)

Pair of EPNS Meat Covers

Two EPNS meat covers (2)

A good 19th century silver plate meat cover, with armorial…

19th Century Silver Plate Meat Cover with Armorial Crest

A good 19th century silver plate meat cover, with armorial crest 'Fiesta Lente' finely engraved within fern and foliage and branch trelis designs 52 cm width

Large antique plated dome covered meat serving plater with hot…

Antique Plated Meat Platter with Hot Water Jacket

Large antique plated dome covered meat serving plater with hot water jacket, standing on four scroll feet.

Large silver plated meat dome with floral cartouches and large…

Silver Plated Meat Dome with Stag Handle and Florals

Large silver plated meat dome with floral cartouches and large stag on oak leaf handle, base measurements 47 x 36 cm

A set of 5 Victorian plated graduated meat covers, each with…

Victorian Plated Meat Covers with Crest and Beaded Details

A set of 5 Victorian plated graduated meat covers, each with crest, a beaded detachable handle and beaded edge.

Two silver-plate meat covers. (2)

Pair of Silver Meat Covers

Two silver-plate meat covers. (2)

A rare large Victorian period silver plated meat dish cover of…

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Dish with Sir George Grey's Armorial

A rare large Victorian period silver plated meat dish cover of plain oval shape bearing the engraved armorial of Sir George Grey which consists of: Issuant, Knight's Helm, open and affronte, upon a wreath of colours, a Unicorn Passant Ermine, armed maned…

A silver plated food cover, early 20th century, maker's mark…

Silver Plated Food Cover with Wire Mesh Frieze

A silver plated food cover, early 20th century, maker's mark James Dixon & Sons, the electroplated British metal cover of typical oval domed form with a broad wire mesh frieze a moulded plate to the Crown with a reeded oval-shaped ring handle; marked…

A silver plated food cover, early 20th century, of typical oval…

Early 20th Century Silver Plated Food Cover

A silver plated food cover, early 20th century, of typical oval domed form with a Greek key frieze to the base, running bead decoration to the rim, a scrolled ring handle with further bead embellishments. Height 21.5 cm. Width 35 cm. Depth 27 cm

Silver plated meat dome with beaded border, maker M&S. Length…

M&S Silver Plated Meat Dome with Beaded Border

Silver plated meat dome with beaded border, maker M&S. Length 41 cm height 25 cm

An Edwardian silver plate meat cover, together with large…

Edwardian Silver Plate Meat Cover & Kettle Set

An Edwardian silver plate meat cover, together with large engraved silver plate kettle (2) 32 cm width & 32 cm high

A. B Savory & Sons, London silver plate meat dish cover, with…

London Silver Plate Meat Dish Cover with Leaf Border

A. B Savory & Sons, London silver plate meat dish cover, with leaf and gadroon border and handle, stamped to underside 'Best Sheffield heavy silver plating, 80 dwts, 8lbs'. Height 30 cm. Length 54 cm

A Victorian silver plated oval meat cover with beaded edge and…

Victorian Silver Plated Meat Cover with Beaded Edge

A Victorian silver plated oval meat cover with beaded edge and detachable handle. By Rogers Sheffield. Length 30 cm

A large 19th century oval Sheffield plate domed meat cover with…

19th Century Sheffield Plate Meat Cover with Engraving Panel

A large 19th century oval Sheffield plate domed meat cover with gadrooned border and detachable scroll handle. Inset silver engraving panel. Length 50 cm

A late Victorian oval silver plated meat cover with gadrooned…

Victorian silver plated meat cover with scroll handle

A late Victorian oval silver plated meat cover with gadrooned border and removable scroll handle. Length 35 cm

Silver plated helmet shaped food cover

Silver Helmet Food Cover

Silver plated helmet shaped food cover

EP meat cover with 2 serving dishes

Meat Feast: EP Cover and Two Dishes

EP meat cover with 2 serving dishes

19th century decorative silver plated food dome

Silver Plated Decorative Food Dome

19th century decorative silver plated food dome

19th century silver plated domed food cover

Silver Plated Domed Food Cover from 19th Century

19th century silver plated domed food cover

A large silver plate meat cover, together with one other (2) 46…

Pair of Large Silver Meat Covers

A large silver plate meat cover, together with one other (2) 46 cm long & 41 cm long

Large and small plated meat covers (2)

Plated Meat Covers: Big & Small

Large and small plated meat covers (2)

19th century silver plate meat cover, 45.5 cm wide

19th Century Silver Plate Meat Cover

19th century silver plate meat cover, 45.5 cm wide

Early Victorian silver plated food cover previously re-silver…

Silver Plated Victorian Food Cover, 29 cm

Early Victorian silver plated food cover previously re-silver plated, 29 cm wide, 20 cm high approx

Small silver plated meat cover

Silver Plated Meat Cover

Small silver plated meat cover

Silver plate meat cover

Silver meat cover

Silver plate meat cover