This is a splendid large antique English Victorian Old Sheffield silver plated meat tureen with domed cover, circa 1820 in date and bearing the makers' marks of T & J. Creswick, Sheffield.
This beautiful tureen is oval and features an exquisite gadrooned shaped border with a domed lid which is surmounted by a decorative cast handle in the shape of acanthus leaves.
Both the dish and the cover feature an engraved family crest depicting a star and two wings with the Latin motto, 'Virtus in Arduis' (Virtue amid difficulties).
It bears the figural 'arrows' makers' trademark for T & J. Creswick, Sheffield.
In excellent condition, this wonderful tureen is ready to grace your dining table.
It is a striking piece which will be the highlight of your Sunday lunch.
Condition:
In excellent condition, as an antique item, the piece shows signs of use commensurate with age, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 23 x Width 44 x Depth 34
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch
Our reference: 09933
