A Victorian Silver Revolving Breakfast-Tureen by Henry Harrison, Sheffield, 1897

oval and with domed revolving cover and on four scrolling flute and foliage-capped legs with paw feet, with two similarly decorated scroll handles, opens to reveal internal pierced and plain detachable liners, with ivory button 37cm wide over handles, gross weight 103oz 10dwt, 3,219gr With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number UYH2REHD.

Fully marked on edge of top dome. Further part marked underneath and on pierced and plain liner. There is some minor wear in places but each mark is generally legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some cracking and discolouration to the ivory button but no indication that it has been added or altered in any way. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the Seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage people to see an item in person when possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated. Works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.