This is a magnificent Old Sheffield Plate soup tureen by Matthew Boulton c.1810. Standing on four robust elaborate realistic paw feet. Below each side handle are two large lions heads. The lid has an oval ridge embossing with a removable handle. The base of the handle also has lions heads either side. Mounted with bold gadroon and shells. A crest of a boar with an arrow through its mouth is engraved centrally to the front. This is sold in original condition. British made. A small amount of copper is showing on the crest and on the raised part of the lid.
Length: 40 cm (15.75")
Width: 24 cm (9.5")
Height is approximately: 25 cm (10")
This can also be purchased from my website
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Where shipping cost is automatically calculated at checkout
Declaration
Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA962667
Dealers Internal Reference
A22470
Dealers Notes
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Description
This is a magnificent Old Sheffield Plate soup tureen by Matthew Boulton c.1810. Standing on four robust elaborate realistic paw feet. Below each side handle are two large lions heads. The lid has an oval ridge embossing with a removable handle. The base of the handle also has lions heads either side. Mounted with bold gadroon and shells. A crest of a boar with an arrow through its mouth is engraved centrally to the front. This is sold in original condition. British made. A small amount of copper is showing on the crest and on the raised part of the lid.
fig 1. Matthew Boulton C1810 Old Sheffield Silver Plate Soup Tureen
Length: 40 cm (15.75")
Width: 24 cm (9.5")
Height is approximately: 25 cm (10")
This can also be purchased from my website
honeytilleyantiques.com
Where shipping cost is automatically calculated at checkout
Date of Manufacture
Honey Tilley Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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