This wonderful collectible majolica sardine dish is designed to bring tinned fish (decanted) to the table.  A big trend in Victorian times, this dish probably dates from after, in the 1930s, and took pride of place on the tea, lunch or supper table to ensure guests and family could help themselves to the fish whilst observing the etiquette of the day.  A lovely piece and can be used as originally intended, or as a decorative piece.

Hand painted lidded fish dish in antique condition, this lovely item is much sought after and reinforces the fashion for eating oily fish at the time.  

Dimensions: height (in stand 10.5cm, length approx. 19cm, width 13cm.  The silver plated stand can be polished to a high shine if desired - it is presented in its current state with patina.  The gilt on the porcelain dish and lid shows signs of wear in keeping with age.  Minimal maker's mark on base, but some were produced in Europe and then fitted with the stand on arrival in the England.  A staple of the country house high tea table.