Important Paul de Lamerie Silver Soup Tureen

These spectacular George II-era silver candlesticks were created by celebrated English silversmith Paul de Lamerie. Made for a member of the notable Duncombe family of Yorkshire, these majestic candlesticks feature an elaborate Rococo motif that is at once uninhibited and balanced, beautifully demonstrating de Lamerie's genius for rich, organic design. Excellent condition. One of the leading English silversmiths in the first half of the 18th century, Paul de Lamerie was renowned for his technical proficiency and innovative designs using natural forms. Although his early works were simple, unornamented shapes, by the 1730s, he was one of the first English silversmiths to work in the ornate Rococo style. One of the most highly regarded silversmiths of his time, de Lamerie was patronized by the Goldsmith's Company and members of the British aristocracy such as Robert Walpole...

Crafted by French master silversmith Jean-Baptiste-François Chéret, this period Louis XV tureen boasts exceptional decoration, including delicate and refined engraving, shell and acanthus accents, and a remarkably detailed cast finial of cauliflower, celery and carrots. Thanks to a very strict guild system, French silver has always been among the finest in the world. It was also subject to the various fiscal crises of the late 17th and 18th centuries, as both Louis XIV and Louis XV issued edicts demanding that all silver be brought to the mint for melting, with the resulting coin to be used to replenish depleted state treasuries. French silver from this extravagant era survives only in relatively small quantities, and is thus in great demand by collectors. The tureen is marked on the interior lid and underside. The large object charge mark identified as a crown over the letter “A...

This stately covered tureen and stand were crafted by the renowned London silversmith John Bridge, known as the co-founder of Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, who held the Royal Warrant as...

This exquisite Regency silver meat dish by master silversmith Paul Storr is a work of sublime beauty. Magnificently detailed with scrolling acanthus a...

The classical elegance of this stunning Regency period silver tray is the signature of renowned silversmith Paul Storr. Adorned with a striking engraved border with a shell motif, this large William IV silver serving tray is also adorned with an elaborate foliate design of incredible intricacy. Paul Storr's remarkable works are among the most collectible items in silver, and this extraordinary silver tray is among the finest of its kind on the market today. Though primarily known for his mastery of the neoclassical style, Storr was also particularly noted for his outstanding craftsmanship in the execution of richly decorated pieces, especially presentation silver...

This extraordinarily rare and masterfully crafted tea urn is by the hand of the master Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Created by Storr while working for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Georgian English sterling silver soup tureen made by Paul Storr in the Adams style, an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware. This magnificent antique George III sterling silver soup tureen has a plain oval shaped form onto a plain oval spreading pedestal foot to a collet rim, in the classic English Adam style. The surface of this impressive soup tureen is plain and unembellished. The upper rim of the tureen is ornamented with an impressive applied rope twist border accented with a simple leaf design to either side. This antique soup tureen...

An antique Victorian silver soup tureen and cover of shaped oval form and having a reeded border. The height to the top of the urn-shaped fin...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, rare antique George IV English sterling silver soup tureen assayed in York; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This magnificent antique George IV English sterling silver soup tureen has an oval rounded form. The lower portion of the body is encompassed with impressive chased fluted decoration in a subtle swirl design. The decoration to the body incorporates an impressive scrolling leaf bordered cartouche to either side, each displaying an exceptional contemporary bright cut engraved marital coat of arms* depicting on the dexter a chevron between three crosses paty and the sinister a quadrangular castle. The coat of arms is surmounted with a bright cut engraved crest displaying a tent adorned or lined charged in the interior with a cross paty of the third. The plain waisted upper portion is encompassed with a Fine and impressive applied gadroon decorated border to the flared rim. This antique soup tureen...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver soup tureen; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique George III English sterling silver soup tureen has an oval rounded form. The plain surface of the body is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a boar's head erect and couped. The upper flared rim of the tureen is encompassed with a fine and impressive applied gadroon decorated border. This antique soup tureen...

With medallions of classical figures and reindeer handles. Marked: 900/1000, Maker: Wood and Hughes, New York.

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver soup tureen; an addition to our silver dining collection This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver soup tureen has a plain oval shaped form onto a plain oval domed spreading foot. The surface of this piece is embellished with a bright cut engraved crest of on a chapeau turned up a lion rampant supporting an arrow palewise feathered and headed to one side. This antique silver soup tureen retains the original hallmarked push fit cover, surmounted with the original hallmarked detachable shaped scrolling handle with acanthus leaf decoration. The antique silver soup tureen is fitted with thread decorated loop handles with acanthus leaf terminals. Condition This antique silver soup tureen is an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition. This piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body have wear in keeping with age and location, but all remain legible. The part hallmarks to the cover handle are all clear.  Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Edwardian silverware. Dimensions Height to top of cover handle 24.5cm/9.6" Length across handles 35cm/14" Length of body 25.5cm/10.1” Width 20cm/7.9" Weight 63 troy ounces/1960g Maker: J Sherwood...