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Thu, May 19, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 175

Pair of Old Sheffield Plate Tureens

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

English, early 19th century, oval with gadroon and shell borders, lid with shaped rim, reeded handles, acanthus and paw feet, let-in shield with heraldic device, "CONSTANS ET FIDELIS" (constant and faithful), unmarked, 5-1/2 x 7-3/4 x 5-1/4 in.

Provenance: Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Acquisitions Fund

Condition

minor loss to plate, typical wear, accession marks

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