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Georgian Sheffield Silver Plate Soup Tureen and Covertureen
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Georgian Sheffield Silver Plate Soup Tureen and Covertureen

19th century
Description

Soup tureen circa 1830 shaped oval applied with foliage lead filled silver rim, handles, feet and detachable handle

Some copper bleeding never engraved or erased in reasonably good condition

Physical Dimensions
Width
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

John Rudd Antiques has dated this Georgian Sheffield Plate Tureen to the Regency era.

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SA1133057
Description
Soup tureen circa 1830 shaped oval applied with foliage lead filled silver rim, handles, feet and detachable handle

Some copper bleeding never engraved or erased in reasonably good condition

Width
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

John Rudd Antiques has dated this Georgian Sheffield Plate Tureen to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133057
John Rudd Antiques
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A Georgian silver plated soup tureen featuring a domed lobed lid, acanthus leaf handle, cast foliage feet, and twin side handles.
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Archive I A Georgian silver plated soup tureen featuring a domed lobed lid, acanthus leaf handle, cast foliage feet, and twin side handles.

Georgian Sheffield Silver Plate Soup Tureen and Covertureen

Archive II A Georgian silver plated soup tureen featuring a domed lobed lid, acanthus leaf handle, cast foliage feet, and twin side handles. View II
Archive III A Georgian silver plated soup tureen featuring a domed lobed lid, acanthus leaf handle, cast foliage feet, and twin side handles. View III
Archive IV A Georgian silver plated soup tureen featuring a domed lobed lid, acanthus leaf handle, cast foliage feet, and twin side handles. View IV
Archive V A Georgian silver plated soup tureen featuring a domed lobed lid, acanthus leaf handle, cast foliage feet, and twin side handles. View V
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A Georgian silver plated soup tureen featuring a domed lobed lid, acanthus leaf handle, cast foliage feet, and twin side handles.
Georgian Sheffield silver plate Soup Tureen and coverTureen
Ref: SA1133057
A Georgian silver plated soup tureen featuring a domed lobed lid, acanthus leaf handle, cast foliage feet, and twin side handles.
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  • ObjectSoup Tureen
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Copper
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate feet, Lobed cover, Acanthus leaf handles, Cast rim border
  • SizeW 41 cm (16 in)

This Regency Georgian soup tureen and cover is fashioned from silver plate and copper, displaying a polished silver colour throughout the substantial metal body. The piece incorporates a shaped oval profile, complemented by an ornate domed lobed lid finished with a prominent central handle. Elaborate cast acanthus leaf handles emerge from each side, while decorative cast foliage feet support the base alongside a detailed cast rim border. The visible surface shows areas of copper bleeding through the silver plating from age and wear, though the metal remains unengraved and unerased. Measuring 41 cm wide, the tureen offers a practical scale for display and service. It sits ideally upon a sideboard top as a decorative focal point within a traditional dining room or living space setting today.

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Sheffield plate was developed in the mid-18th century by fusing a thin layer of sterling silver over a thicker copper ingot before rolling it into sheets. This technique allowed silversmiths to produce large, decorative dining items such as tureens and trays at a lower cost than solid silver.

Georgian soup tureens were predominantly constructed from solid sterling silver or fused Sheffield plate, consisting of silver over copper. Details such as handles, feet, and rim mounts were often cast from silver or silver-plated alloys and hand-chased for definition.

Authentic Old Sheffield Plate often exhibits copper bleeding through where the silver layer has worn from cleaning, particularly on raised details. Additionally, pieces frequently feature rubbed silver inserts for engraved coats of arms and stamped maker marks unique to late 18th and early 19th-century manufacturers.

A silver tureen makes a focal point when displayed as a centrepiece on a dining table, sideboard, or kitchen island. It can be showcased empty, filled with decorative greenery, or paired with contemporary ceramics to create visual contrast.

Clean silver plate using a soft cloth and a non-abrasive silver polish formulated specifically for plated metal. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive sponges that can strip the outer silver layer and expose the underlying metal base.
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