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A SUPERB OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE SUPPER DISH & COVER CIRCA 1820. Bearing the arms of John Rolle, 1st Baron Rolle (1750-1842) With the motto: Nec Rege Nec Populo Sed Utroque (Not with the Queen, not with the people, but with each)

Of domed circular form with four segmented compartments radiating from a central wine bottle holder, over a reservoir for hot water. Fashioned in the elaborate Regency style with extravagant foliate design. Diam: 18in. exc handles, Height: approx. 13in.

Rolle was a British peer who served as a Member of Parliament in general support of William Pitt the Younger. Rare to find such an elaborate supper dish

Origin: English

Circa:1820

Stock Ref: AT65

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