Featured An unfortunate cheese dish

I bought this maybe 15 years ago and have only recently photographed it. It was badly damaged when I bought it, but a pretty thing none the less. My hope was that some staple repairs might be sufficient. There are no doubt more modern methods, but it rather begs for staples. The registration diamond reads 1882, and the maker is EJD Bodley (absolutely no trace of that final "y"). The pattern is very much of the Aesthetic Period. The dome is 4 1/4" high (excluding the handle), and 6 3/4" across. The underplate, which is also severely damaged and stained to boot, is 8 3/4" across.




Having photographed it, which always comes with a detailed examination, I've come to the conclusion it's not a simple repair; it requires repair and restoration. Not worth it.

I've done some light online searching for a comparable to replace it, and have come to the conclusion that it ain't gonna be easy, and it ain't gonna be cheap. This will probably be on my shelf for a while yet.

 

But, but, but - Its soooooooooooo pretty it DESERVES to be on a shelf..............I covet................

 

Oh, it is a lovely fine thing.

 

But sure is PURTY, MOS!!!!!

 

Just glue it so you can display it. Yes, a pretty piece.