A George Heming and William Chawner I Silver Covered Tureen on Stand, London, 1779. Marks: (lion passant), (crowned...

Description

A George Heming and William Chawner I Silver Covered Tureen on Stand, London, 1779
Marks: (lion passant), (crowned leopard's head), W G·H C, d
16 x 18-5/8 x 15 inches (40.6 x 47.3 x 38.1 cm) (overall)
6928 grams (222.74 troy ounces)

The tureen with the Waller family Coat of Arms and motto HIC FRUCTUS VIRTUTIS (This is the reward of integrity).
The mate to the tureen was purchased from Sotheby's, New York on April 16, 1996, lot 296.



Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000.

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