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Silver Sauce Tureens William Grundy 1770
Mitaine
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Silver Sauce Tureens William Grundy 1770

18th century
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A very rare pair of George III silver two-handled sauce tureens - William Grundy, London 1770, oval outline and slightly bellied form, with gadrooned borders, the domed covers with poppy seed head finial, the balloon-shaped handles with gadrooned and shell decoration on acanthus leaf mounts, on conforming acanthus mounted C-scroll and shell feet, both with engraved armorials, weight 1173g.

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Mitaine has dated these Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens to the Georgian era.

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A very rare pair of George III silver two-handled sauce tureens - William Grundy, London 1770, oval outline and slightly bellied form, with gadrooned borders, the domed covers with poppy seed head finial, the balloon-shaped handles with gadrooned and shell decoration on acanthus leaf mounts, on conforming acanthus mounted C-scroll and shell feet, both with engraved armorials, weight 1173g.
fig 1. A pair of Georgian sterling silver sauce tureens featuring oval bodies, shell feet, acanthus leaf detailing, double handles, and artichoke finials.
fig 1. Silver Sauce Tureens William Grundy 1770

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Mitaine has dated these Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens to the Georgian era.

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Archive I A pair of Georgian sterling silver sauce tureens featuring oval bodies, shell feet, acanthus leaf detailing, double handles, and artichoke finials.

Silver Sauce Tureens William Grundy 1770

Archive II A pair of Georgian sterling silver sauce tureens featuring oval bodies, shell feet, acanthus leaf detailing, double handles, and artichoke finials. View II
Archive III A pair of Georgian sterling silver sauce tureens featuring oval bodies, shell feet, acanthus leaf detailing, double handles, and artichoke finials. View III
Archive IV A pair of Georgian sterling silver sauce tureens featuring oval bodies, shell feet, acanthus leaf detailing, double handles, and artichoke finials. View IV
Archive V A pair of Georgian sterling silver sauce tureens featuring oval bodies, shell feet, acanthus leaf detailing, double handles, and artichoke finials. View V
Archive VI A pair of Georgian sterling silver sauce tureens featuring oval bodies, shell feet, acanthus leaf detailing, double handles, and artichoke finials. View VI
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A pair of Georgian sterling silver sauce tureens featuring oval bodies, shell feet, acanthus leaf detailing, double handles, and artichoke finials.
Silver Sauce Tureens William Grundy 1770
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A pair of Georgian sterling silver sauce tureens featuring oval bodies, shell feet, acanthus leaf detailing, double handles, and artichoke finials.
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During the George III period, silver sauce tureens emerged as central components of formal dining, designed to hold warm sauces and gravies. These vessels reflected changing culinary fashions and neoclassical or rococo aesthetic sensibilities in 18th-century Britain.

These tureens were crafted from sterling silver, comprising 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Silversmiths utilised hand-hammering, casting for handles and legs, and hand-chasing or engraving for decorative details.

Authentic British pieces bear a full set of silver hallmarks stamped into the metal, including the makers mark, sovereigns head, lion passant purity mark, assay town mark, and date letter. Additionally, genuine 18th-century silver shows natural wear patterns, hand-joint solder lines, and period-appropriate weight.

Antique silver tureens serve as decorative accents when displayed on a sideboard, dining table centre, or open shelving. They can be left as standalone decorative objects or repurposed to display seasonal flora.

To maintain silver, polish periodically using a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish formulated to remove oxidisation without scratching. Avoid abrasive cleaners or dishwashers, and store items in anti-tarnish felt bags in humidity-controlled environments.
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