Decorative Arts Auction

June 17, 2014

LOT 56

Lot 56

Old Sheffield Plate Covered Soup Tureen, Matthew Boulton, c.1830

Old Sheffield Plate Covered Soup Tureen, Matthew Boulton, c.1830
Lot 56 Details
Old Sheffield Plate Covered Soup Tureen, Matthew Boulton, c.1830

of shaped oval form, the rim, feet and handles moulded with scrolling leaves and shells, engraved with armorials
length 13.5" — 34.4 cm.
stamped marks

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $2,280
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved with armorials and motto ONCE AND ALWAYS and crests with motto EMSDORF, in good condition; well marked with two stars flanking a leaf sprig under the rim and inside the cover

LOT 56
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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