12th Nov, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver
2027
A George III Silver Soup-Tureen and Cover With an Old Sheffield Plate Liner
by Paul Storr, London, 1794, The Liner Possibly by Henry Rock, Broad Street, Sheffield
tapering oval and on spreading base with ribbon-tied reeded border, the lower body chased with foliage, with two bifurcated reed and foliage cast handles, the detachable cover with ribbon-tied reeded handle above chased foliage, the body engraved on each side with a coat-of-arms, one engraved over a patch, the cover engraved twice with a crest, one engraved over a patch,
35.5cm wide over handles, 32cm high, 85oz 19dwt, 2,673gr
The arms are those of Williams impaling Eales for Sir William Williams, 1st Baronet of Tregullow (1791-1870) and his wife Caroline who he married in 1826.
William Williams, 1st Baronet Williams of Tregullow was born in Cornwall on 3 August 1791 to John Williams and his wife Catherine Harvey (d.1826). He was to act as High Sheriff of Cornwall and Deputy Warden of the Stannaries in 1851, being created the 1st Baronet in 1866. His eldest son William predeceased him in 1847 and so he was succeeded as Baronet by his second son Frederick.
The present soup-tureen is possibly from, or a copy after one from, an extensive service originally made by Paul Storr in 1794 for John Pratt, 2nd Earl and later 1st Marquess of Camden (1759-1840). The service very probably accompanied him during his tenure as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Sold for £2,200
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
The tureen fully marked on foot and further part marked on cover bezel with lion passant, duty mark and date letter in one place and maker's mark in another. There is some wear to the marks but in general they are still clear. The cover is engraved 'No 2' and stamped with two dots. The body is stamped with two dots. The liner is stamped '3'. There is overall surface scratching and wear. There is a patch under the engraved coat-of-arms on one side of the body and under the engraved crest on the cover. The handle is pushed down into the cover. The liner is somewhat ill fitting.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 12th Nov, 2022
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