Lot 235
  • 235

A George II Silver Soup Tureen and Cover, Thomas Heming, London, 1754

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • tureen and cover fully marked

  • length over handles 14in.
  • 35.5cm
oval bombĂ© form with gadroon rim, raised on four leaf and scroll supports headed by shellwork, conforming loop handles, the stepped dome cover with artichoke finial, body and cover later engraved with arms and crest

Provenance

Christie's, New York, 12 April 1988, lot 211

Condition

as noted re later engraving
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