Lot 568
  • 568

A Victorian silver two-handled soup tureen, cover and liner, John Samuel Hunt, for Hunt & Roskell, London, 1864

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Silver
  • 28cm., 11 in. diameter, 29.2cm., 11 1/2 in. high
circular bellied form with flaring anthemion and bead rims, lion mask drop-ring handles, detachable two-handle liner, cover with stylised acorn finial, on a spreading circular base with anthemion and beaded rims, crested, the underside stamped HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MORTIMER 3003

Condition

Hallmarks clear to all pieces. The cover does not sit quite flush to the body. Fine surface scratches. Overall good condition.
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