Roman silversmith, 19th century: Italian Neoclassical silver tureen

An Italian Neoclassical silver tureen with cover, of oval form, finial as an eagle on an upraised leafy branch, domed top, flared cover engraved with the coat of arms of the Russian noble family Benckendorff, rounded body engraved with identical coat of arms, on an openwork base, top and bottom chased with leaves in a continuous pattern, curved twin handles with lion heads, applied with beaded borders. Maker's mark GMMT in a rhombus, The Papal State, Rome 1815-1870. Weight 1,246 g. H. 27 cm. L. 32 cm.

Estimate:£2,241.40

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