A Pair of George III Silver-Tureens and Covers by Benjamin Laver, London, 1782

each oval and on conforming beaded foot, the border with a band of flowerheads within foliage and on a textured ground, between beaded borders, with two scroll handles, the detachable cover with beaded border, chased foliage and foliage-cast and berried finial 27.5cm wide, 45oz 17dwt, 1,425gr (2) Another pair by the same maker and of the same date was sold Bonhams, 12 December 2006, lot 384. Both pairs are inspired by the designs of Robert Adam and James Wyatt.

Each fully marked on foot, the covers apparently unmarked. The marks are generally clear, though the maker's mark on one with some wear. There is some surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The finial on one cover has been pushed into the body and is bruised. There is a repair to the finial on the other cover. The foot on one has been pushed into the body. The base on one is bruised and so the tureen rocks slightly when placed on a flat surface.