Lot 272
  • 272

A German silver soup tureen and cover, maker's mark JT? italics, Stuttgart, circa 1800

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base rim
  • silver
  • length over handles 14 1/4 in.
  • 36.2 cm
with leaf-capped scroll handles with drop rings, with screw-on foot and swan finial, gilt interior

Condition

a few minor dings throughout, decoration softened at edges of swans wings, very light traces of gilding on exterior of tureen and cover, otherwise good condition
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