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ANTIQUE SILVER ENTREE DISHES

Antique Silver Entrée Dishes Description:

An entrée dish is a type of dish, normally covered for serving the first course (the entrée) before the main course. Today they are used mainly to serve vegetables accompanying the main meal.

Antique Silver Entrée Dishes History:

There were very few examples made before 1780. The vast majority were made in the late Georgian and Victorian period. Entrée dishes were still made in the early 20th century and are still being made today.

Antique Silver Entrée Dishes Designs:

Entrée dishes are a shallow, usually rectangular, but sometimes oval or octagonal, serving dish. They have a flat base and sometimes have four feet. Entrée dishes have a cover of slightly smaller dimensions but same shape, with a removable handle. The inversion of this top cover allowed two dishes to be used side by side when not being used to retain heat. Earlier examples of entrée dishes had handles that screwed in, the later ones having handles with bayonet fittings for easier removal. Often sold in pairs or sets of four, their designs reflected the period styles i.e. gadroon edges in the early 1800's.