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40th Regiment of Foot (2nd Somersetshire) Officers' Mess plate warmer, 1784 (c). Georgian Sheffield plate possibly by silversmith Matthew Boulton and Company. Circular plate warmer with two handles, engraved in centre with a sphinx resting on a plinth and 'XL' below, all within a wreath. Sun stamp and letter J on base.