Lot 16
An impressive George IV silver twin-handled tureen & cover.
Description
Condition Report
An impressive George IV silver twin-handled tureen and cover, the compressed circular form having an applied gadroon, shell and foliate rim above an armorial engraving to the main body, with further foliate embellishments to the applied twin handles and repeated to the four scrolling feet, the slightly domed cover with engraved motto and similarly decorated with a conforming gadroon border. Hallmarked Richard Sibley I, London 1829, the applied handle to cover is slightly later bearing a Victoria Duty mark and maker's mark for Richard Sibley II. Maximum length inclusive of handles measuring 15 inches (38 cm), weight 107 ozt (3356.2 grams).
The armorial engraving is identified as the arms of BUCKLE or BUCKLAND of Somerset impaling DAWBENEY.
The motto reads DUM SPIRO SPERO.
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Purchasing information-
The tureen & cover appear in good overall condition, displaying some general tarnishing and surface wear, marks and scratches commensurate with the age and use. A few further stained marks. Minor dints and heavier wear to the undersides of the feet. Wobbles very slightly on a flat surface. Some heavier scratches, nicks and contact marks visible, especially to the interior base. Some rubbing and slight loss of surface detail to the armorial and motto. The lid does not sit quite flush to the rim so that a gap is visible and there is slight movement. Hallmarked to the underside and repeated to the interior of the lid, some minor rubbing but still clearly legible. Part later hallmarks to the applied handle but missing date letter. Also with retailer's mark to base for Makepeace London.
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