Lot 605 , A pair of George III silver oval two handled sauce tureens, covers and stands by Tudor & Leader, 44.5 oz.

A pair of George III silver oval two handled sauce tureens, covers and stands by Tudor & Leader, with palmette and swag decoration and beaded borders, with engraved armorial, Sheffield, 1776, stand 23.2cm, 44.5 oz.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

1st Tureen- A few minor nicks around the rim of the stand. Numerous knocks, small dents and a split to the inner rim of the lid. Small hole on one of the swag decoration. One handle has been repaired/patched and there has been an engraving removal at the side of the tureen is very thin. Hallmarks clear except on lid, which are quite rubbed.
2nd Tureen- There are several knocks/dents to the interior rim of the lid. Something is loose inside the finial as there is a rattling sound?? There has been some downward pressure on the tureen as the pedestal has been pushed up into the body. There has been an engraving removal as the side of the tureen is very thin. Hallmarks clear although marks on lid are again rubbed.
Both stands are fully marked.



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Sold for £1,400