Plate warmer

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Plate warmer

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.144

Description

Plate warmer, flat-arched top: rectangular section; cast fixed bail handle at each side; cast bracket feet, scrolled, with central cabochon matching that of handles; at bottom, front, small drawer with air hole above, containing compartment for burning charcoal; above drawer, slightly convex door, hinged at right, opens to reveal two shelves, perforated with large round holes, above perforated floor over charcoal burning unit; japanned black, with simple linear decoration of gold-yellow; contains portion of charcoal brick, with last few letters of its makers's name.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1840 - 1850

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

SP 6073

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

27-1/2 in

Width

17 in

Depth

12 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 27 1/2 x 17 x 12 in. (69.9 x 43.2 x 30.5 cm)

Material

Charcoal, Cast iron, Tinned sheet iron

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Serving Pantry