{"product_id":"victorian-meriden-silverplate-domed-butter-dish-knife-rest-pattern-2314-9-inch","title":"Victorian Meriden Silverplate Domed Butter Dish Knife Rest Pattern 2314 9 Inch","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA covered butter dish marked by the Meriden Silver Plate Co., pattern number 2314. It has a domed lid with an urn-shaped finial and a beaded collar. Two loop handles with beaded ends sit on the sides. Two cast brackets on the bowl hold a butter knife. Pressed bands of rosettes and geometric patterns run around the lid edge and the round foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is stamped with a lion in a circle and the words \"MERIDEN SILVER PLATE CO. \/ QUADRUPLE PLATE\", with the number \"2314\" below. The Meriden Silver Plate Co. was a silverplate maker in Meriden, Connecticut. It became part of the International Silver Co. in 1898, and the mark and design fit the late 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarnished and unpolished. There is plating wear on the rim with some base metal showing, plus light scratches and small marks on the dome. The handles, knife rests, foot and finial are all attached. The lid fits the bowl. No inner insert or knife is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.5 in tall x 9 in wide (handle to handle) x 6 in deep. Weight 1 lb 5.2 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping. Packed carefully with plenty of padding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60635326284062,"sku":"BA-1559","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-10-26at23.31.58_6.jpg?v=1793075982","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/victorian-meriden-silverplate-domed-butter-dish-knife-rest-pattern-2314-9-inch","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}