27Division18 Posted August 14, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 14, 2018 Can anyone tell me what this object is? My guess is early American or British Officer's item of some type. If you can illuminate me please do so. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27Division18 Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted August 14, 2018 A couple more epics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted August 14, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 14, 2018 I hope this isn't off the wall but with those fancy handles and the hallmarks I'd say it's some classy silver dinnerware. If someone comes back and says it's a landmine I'll feel like a real idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted August 14, 2018 Share #4 Posted August 14, 2018 Looks like a bed warmer too me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore1774 Posted August 15, 2018 Share #5 Posted August 15, 2018 I've seen similar items called plate warmers. Touchmarks are very traceable though, you might be able to figure out the maker and year it was made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted August 15, 2018 Share #6 Posted August 15, 2018 Looks like a bed warmer too me... That was my first thought too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted August 15, 2018 Share #7 Posted August 15, 2018 I dunno. Didn't old bed warmers have long handles? Any sign of one on this thing? My forst thought was some kind of mess kit? Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gauthieb3sxz Posted August 16, 2018 Share #8 Posted August 16, 2018 That is a British plate warmer. You would pour hot water into the little flap. Here's one for sale right now - almost identical. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18th-Century-Pewter-Plate-Warmer-London-Touch-Marks-/173218742151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
27Division18 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted August 16, 2018 Well done! I thought it was going to be nigh impossible to ID this item. Thanks for your assistance. That is a British plate warmer. You would pour hot water into the little flap. Here's one for sale right now - almost identical. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18th-Century-Pewter-Plate-Warmer-London-Touch-Marks-/173218742151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yank Posted February 23, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 23, 2019 That is a British plate warmer. You would pour hot water into the little flap. Here's one for sale right now - almost identical. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18th-Century-Pewter-Plate-Warmer-London-Touch-Marks-/173218742151 Thank you for sharing. I never would have guessed. I love these anachronistic gems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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