Good Victorian Silverplate Tureen

Good Victorian Silverplate Tureen

third quarter 19th century, of bulbous oval form, with applied beaded ovolo rim, engraved "Greek Key" band and mascaron-mounted beaded, acanthus-crested handles, the domed lid engraved with arabesque-mantled cartouches and leaf-and-dart banding with figural handle of a dolphin naiant, the whole raised on a conforming pedestal foot, engraved on the lid with the badge and the body with the arms of Crawshay of Cyfarthfa Castle, Glamorganshire, owners of Cyfarthfa Ironworks near Merthyr Tydfil, South West Wales.
h. 12", l. 17", w. 10"
Condition Report: **Some minor dings and scuffs, but no appreciable dents or scratches noted. The silvering is worn to expose the light yellow base metal in a few areas, most notably in the engravings (the armorials and Greek Key), the outer edges of the handle and some small spots on the bottom of the body, near the foot; none of these are particularly detracting. A very attractive piece.