1808 Georgian Sterling Silver Soup Tureen Adams / Empire W. Sumner Highlanders

Description

For sale magnificent antique George III sterling silver soup tureen.  Plain oval shaped form onto a plain oval spreading pedestal foot .
In the classic English ADAM STYLE   or EMPIRE STYLE.
The surface of this impressive soup tureen is plain and unembellished.
The upper rim of the tureen is ornamented with an impressive applied rope twist border accented with  leaf design to either side (the handle side).
This Georgian tureen retains the original hallmarked push fit domed cover, surmounted with an impressive  decorated handle .
The tureen is fitted with fine and impressive angular loop handles embellished with plain moulded ornamentation.
The stepped portion of the pedestal foot is encircled with a border reflecting the same design as that of the body.
This antique tureen was crafted by the  important and renowned London silversmith WILLIAM SUMNER.
The item reflects the exceptional quality and standard associated with this maker.
Condition
This Georgian soup tureen is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The applied and chased  crest to the side of  THE ARGYLL  & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS..
Inscription around the foot  --
"PRESENTED TO GEORGE LUDOVIC HOUSTOUN OF JOHNSTONE CASTLE BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS OF THE FOURTH REGIMENT
ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS 1894".
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the rim of the foot are all very clear; hallmarks are deeply struck and sharp due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
The part hallmarks to the sleeve of the cover are also very clear .
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian silverware.
Dimensions
Diameter  across handles
38.5 cm  or  15""
Bowl diameter  11"  or 28 cm
Height to top of  cover  finial
32 cm  or 12 1/2".
Weight -  3310.00  grams or 106.43 Troy Oz.
Maker - WILLIAM SUMNER.
Origin - LONDON , ENGLAND.
Date - 1808.
SHIPPING BY CANADA POST REGISTERED INSURED MAIL TO CANADA & USA - FREE.
TO THE WORLD - 5.00.