Originating during the 17th Century in France, the soup tureen quickly became the most richly ornamented item used at the dining table, and since its creation some remarkable examples have been crafted in the UK and around the world. The name tureen comes from either the French word ‘terrine’, meaning a large, circular, earthenware dish, or was given in honour of the French military hero Marshall Turenne, who was said to eat his soup from his upturned helmet after battle. Either way, the soup tureen today is still considered to be the most important piece of silverware used for formal dining.
Made Circa 1880
Made in London circa 1880, this handsome, Antique Silver Plate Soup Tureen, stands on a removable base with a heater to keep the soup warm. The soup tureen measures 15"(38cm) tall, by 16"(40.5cm) wide, by 12"(30cm) deep.
£1,175
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Hallmarked In 1911
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is plain in style, featuring shaping to the body, reed borders throughout, and loop handles. The soup tureen measures 9.25"(23.5cm) tall, by 14.75"(37.5cm) from handle to handle, by 7.75"(19.5cm) deep, and the ladle which is hallmarked in Sheffield in 1911, measures 10"(25.5cm) in length. The two pieces together weigh 60.4 troy ounces.
£2,975
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Hallmarked In 1825
Hallmarked in London in 1825 by John Bridge, this stylish, George IV, Antique Sterling Silver Bouillabaisse Tureen, stands on four ball feet, and features a shell finial to the lid, reed borders around the base, a gadroon border around the rim, and drop ring handles. The bouillabaisse tureen measures 6.75"(17cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) wide, by 8.5"(21.5cm) deep and weighs 48.8 troy ounces.
£9,975
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Hallmarked In 1784
Hallmarked in London in 1784 by John Wakelin & William Taylor, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is Neoclassical in style, featuring sunken half fluting to the body and lid, reed borders, an engraved coat of arms and an acorn finial. The soup tureen measures 9.75"(25cm) tall, by 16.5"(42cm) wide, by 9"(23cm) deep, and weighs 90.8 troy ounces.
£14,750
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Hallmarked In 1799
Hallmarked in London in 1799 by William Pitts, this stylish, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, features unusual double scroll handles, four acanthus detailed feet, an engraved crest and motto, and a gadroon border. The soup tureen measures 11.5"(29cm) tall, by 14"(35cm) wide, by 9"(23cm) deep, and weighs 99.4 troy ounces. The motto translates as 'I have borne and done many things' and is likely that of the Arkwright family.
£14,750
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Hallmarked In 1772
Hallmarked in London in 1772 by Sebastian & James Crespell, this wonderful, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, stands on four scroll feet, and features gadroon borders, acanthus decoration, an engraved crest, and a pumpkin finial. The soup tureen measures 8.25"(21cm) tall, by 15.5"(39.5cm) wide, by 8.5"(22cm) deep and weighs 83.8 troy ounces.
£15,750
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Hallmarked In 1835
Hallmarked in London in 1835 by Barnards, this superb, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, features an ornate cast handle to the lid and ornate cast feet, a gadroon borders, and an engraved coat of arms to the side. The soup tureen measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 15.5"(39.5cm) wide, by 8.75"(22.5cm) deep, and weighs 124.7 troy ounces.
£15,975
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Hallmarked In 1766
Hallmarked in London in 1766 by Lewis Herne & Francis Butty, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, features gadroon borders on the body and lid, and ornate handles and feet. The soup tureen measures 9.75"(25cm) tall, by 16.5"(42cm) wide, by 9.25(23.5cm) deep and weighs 85 troy ounces.
£16,750
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Hallmarked In 1833
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1833 by Robert Gainsford, this striking, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is in the Regency taste, featuring ornate cast feet and handles, and heraldic engraving. The soup tureen measures 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 17.5"(44.5cm) over the handles, by 12"(30.5cm) deep, and weighs 114.6 troy ounces. The coat of arms, crest and motto, are that of Sir Thomas Gladstone, 2nd Baronet.
£17,750
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Hallmarked In 1827
Hallmarked in London in 1827 by Benjamin Preston, this incredible, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is a masterpiece of the regency style, with cast and applied feet and handles, and an engraved coat of arms. The soup tureen measures 10.5"(27cm) tall, by 15.5"(39.5cm) wide, by 9.75"(25cm) deep, and weighs a very impressive 148.1 troy ounces.
£22,950
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