Lot 453
  • 453

A George II silver soup tureen and cover, maker's mark N-, London, 1759

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base of tureen and rim of cover, maker's marks rubbed
  • Silver
  • length over handles 16 3/4 in.
  • 42.5cm
shaped oval with shell feet and headers, fluted and gadroon rims, engraved c. 1780 with arms on a shield on drapery mantle, the cover and reverse crested under ducal coronet

Condition

surface bright, ding at one end near handle, signs of work under cover handle
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Catalogue Note

The arms are those of Smith Hadley, Middlesex, created baronets in 1802. The crest is that of Somerset, Dukes of Beaufort.