A Pair of Unusual George III Silver Marine-Themed Sauce Tureens and Covers, William Pitts, London, 1810

A Pair of Unusual George III Silver Marine-Themed Sauce Tureens and Covers, William Pitts, London, 1810

in 18th century rococo style, raised on four dolphin-head and shell feet headed by foliage, the bombe bodies chased with lobsters, swans, swimming putti, spouting whales and shellwork, engraved with a martlet crest, elaborate cast coral handles rising from seaweed, flowers and shells, domed covers chased with matching border enclosing dolphins and lizards, artichoke finials with spreading leaves, marked on bases and cover rims

73 oz 10 dwt  

2, 285 g

length over handles 8 ½ in. 

21.5 cm