This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver soup tureen has a plain oval shaped form onto a plain oval domed spreading foot.

The plain surface of this piece is embellished with a bright cut engraved crest of on a chapeau turned up a lion rampant supporting an arrow palewise feathered and headed to one side.

This antique silver soup tureen retains the original hallmarked push fit cover, surmounted with the original hallmarked detachable shaped scrolling handle with scrolling leaf decoration.

The antique silver soup tureen is fitted with thread decorated loop handles with leaf motifs to the upper and lower terminals.

This antique silver soup tureen is an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.

This piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body have wear in keeping with age and location, but all remain legible.

The part hallmarks to the cover handle are all clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Edwardian silverware.

Height to top of cover handle 24.5cm/9.6"

Length across handles 35cm/14"

Length of body 25.5cm/10.1”

Width 20cm/7.9"

63 troy ounces/1960g

Date: 1902

Origin: Birmingham, England

Maker: J Sherwood & Sons