A George III silver soup tureen, cover and stand; oval with gadrooned borders, leaf-mounted paw feet and scrolling side handles, applied swags to sides and engraved armorial to one side, the cover also with applied swags, engraved crest and a cast berry finial; together with an oval base with similar decoration. London 1774, maker's mark unclear. Tureen 39.5 x 17cm, base, 56 x 33cm. Gross weight 4563g,(146.7ozt)