Lot 707: George III Sterling Silver Covered Two-Handled Tureen, Henry Chawner

George III Sterling Silver Covered Two-Handled Tureen, Henry Chawner
London, circa late 1780s, oval body with elongated up-swept loop handles, the domed conforming cover surmounted by an urn-form finial, the face finely engraved with an armorial shield quartered with fleurs-de-lis and castellated motifs, draped with ribbon and curtain mantling and bearing the motto “IN AEDIBUS SUIS QUIESCIT” (“He rests in his own house”), raised on a spreading circular foot
height 9 inches, total Weight: 68.9 troy ounces

Good condition, minor scuffs, and pin head dings to mostly lid

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Estimate: $2000- $4000

Auction Date: January 2, 2026