Lot 1
George III silver set of four sauce tureens and covers, each of octagonal sided oval form with...
Monday 19 March 2012 | 10:00 | Lots: 547
Lot 1
George III silver set of four sauce tureens and covers.
Lot 1
Lot Description
George III silver set of four sauce tureens and covers, each of octagonal sided oval form with twin reeded angular handles and standing on an octagonal footed base, also with reeded rim, the main body with part lobed panels and engraved with an heraldic shield, the cover with conforming lobed decoration and engraved with a crest depicting the head of a Unicorn. Hallmarked John Robins, London 1798. Length including handles measures 9 inches (23 cm), combined weight 75.85 ozt (2358.8 grams).
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Condition Report
Each tureen displays general wear and surface marks and scratches commensurate with the age and use. They appear well polished. There are some deeper more visible scratches in places and also various minor nicks/dints in the metal. There is some slight loss of detail to the engraved crests and reeded borders in places. Seam lines are visible on the short stem between foot and tureen body. The covers generally fit quite well on the tureen bodies. Some distortion and rubbing to hallmarks, mainly to the part hallmarks on the covers. However most are legible.
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