ANTIQUE ENGLISH FOOD WARMER (NEW ENTRY)

Refined English rectangular-shaped food warmer comprised of: two trays, one for the heating water and the other to hold the food to be kept warm. A distinctive lid, adorned on top with a small tureen that serves as an elegant 'knob'. The base, with four elegantly curved legs and small supporting spheres, connects at the center of the tray holder to the original spirit burner. The hallmark shows the initials D&A with a globe beneath and the words E.P.N.S (Electroplated nickel silver). followed by a letter and numbers G6698. There is also an inverted engraving, possibly added later: 26 O A. Completely original and in excellent condition. England: 1920s/1930s Measurements: Width cm. 33 (at the handles) www.palazzodelbuosignore.com https://www.romagnavirtualtour.it/virtual-tour-palazzo-del-buon-signore/ D&A DANIEL & ARTER The company was founded in Birmingham in the late 19th century (the first known sterling silver hallmark was entered at the Birmingham Assay Office in 1882). The founders were Thomas Henry Daniel (died 1897) and Thomas Richard Arter (died circa 1915) and was active at Globe Nevada Silver Works, Highgate Street, Birmingham as manufacturers of brass spoons, forks, ladles, nickel-silver, etc. (1892). The company also had a London showroom at 62 Holborn Viaduct (until 1896) and later at 98 Hatton Garden. Sterling silver hallmarks were entered at the Sheffield Assay Office (1906) and the London Assay Office (1913). In 1920, the company was transformed into a limited liability company and became Daniel & Arter Ltd. The business was closed in the 1930s and their dies were purchased by WJBaker & Sons Ltd.