Lot Essay
The crest is that of Stapleton. A set of four sauce tureens by the same maker and of the same date sold at Christie's, London, 11 February 1959, lot 156.
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MARK OF WILLIAM TWEEDY, LONDON, 1772
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A SET OF FOUR GEORGE III SILVER SAUCE TUREENS
MARK OF WILLIAM TWEEDY, LONDON, 1772
Each oval and bombe form, on four scroll feet with acanthus joins, with two leaf-clad handles, the domed cover with gadrooning and pomegranate finial, the body engraved with a crest, marked under base and three finials
9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) long over handles; 108 oz. 10 dwt. (3374 gr.) (4)
MARK OF WILLIAM TWEEDY, LONDON, 1772
Each oval and bombe form, on four scroll feet with acanthus joins, with two leaf-clad handles, the domed cover with gadrooning and pomegranate finial, the body engraved with a crest, marked under base and three finials
9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) long over handles; 108 oz. 10 dwt. (3374 gr.) (4)