Robert Sharp Tableware

A set of four Antique George III solid Silver Sauce Tureens in a Classic oval form and standing on a square base. Each Tureen has a pair of impressive handles and the fitted domed lids have a reeded oval finial. Each Tureen has a large engraved armorial on the side while the lids have small crests. Made in London in 1793 by Robert Sharp. Approx. Total Weight- 2806g / 90.2oz Approx. Height- 15.6cm Approx. Length incl. handles- 24.9cm Approx. Width- 10.7cm This set of Sauce Tureen has Full English Hallmarks on Lids & Bases. The Georgian Sauce Tureens...

A exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver sauce tureens with ladles; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection These exceptional antique George III sterling silver sauce tureens have a plain oval shaped form onto a plain oval spreading pedestal foot to a collet rim. The body of each tureen is encompassed with an applied girdle above a contemporary bright cut engraved coat of arms displaying an escutcheon party per pale of a cross engrailed and a lion rampant, encompassed with fabric swaps and suspended tassels. The rim of each antique tureen is encompassed with an applied gadroon decorated border. These impressive sterling silver Georgian tureens retain the original hallmarked push fit covers, surmounted with an impressive reed decorated handle enveloped with chased decorated leaf designs to the terminals. The surface of each cover is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting an armoured knight armed mounted on a horse salient holding in his dexter hand a sword above his head. Each tureen is fitted with two loop handles embellished with a chased decorated leaf design to the lower portion. These sauce tureens are presented with Fine and impressive associated London made, antique sterling silver sauce ladles crafted in the Hanoverian Rat Tail pattern by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd in 1939. These magnificent antique sauce tureens...