The item is an antique silver plated dome shaped lid with an attached black Bakelite finial. The lid was manufactured under the Majestic Plate trade name by Jay during the early 1900’s. The firm was established in 1867 as James Jay, and he purchased the premises of Richard Attenborough in 1887. In 1897 the firm became James Jay Ltd and in 19904 it became Jay, using the Majestic Plate trade name. The business was closed permanently in the 1950’s.
The lid is ideal to be used as a plate or cheese cover.
The lid is impressed underneath Jays Regd Majestic Plate A1 142 144 Oxford St W D152.
The lid requires a polish and has a few dents around the top dome as well as surface scratches due to use, aside from which it is in good usable condition. .
Height: 9.4 cm, Diameter of base: 18.4 cm
