Serving Dish
ca. 1800 (made)
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Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Sheffield Plate, detachable hinged lid, detachable screw handle covering inlet for hot water, tinned base |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss M. D. Chaplin |
| Object history | Miss M.D. Chaplin gift. Developed in the 18th century, the cheese toaster was generally an oblong dish, usually with a hinged ( detachable ), shallow domed cover, sometimes, as in this case, incorporating a hot-water compartment beneath. The open cover reflected heat onto the cheese grilled on small pieces of toast, sometimes soaked in wine, which filled the compartments within. Lancashire cheese was considered one of the best for toasting. |
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| Accession number | M.634&PART to 1-1936 |
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| Record created | March 3, 2004 |
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