Lot 76A
William IV Irish Silver Oval Soup Tureen, William Nolan, Dublin, 1831
Lot 76A Details
William IV Irish Silver Oval Soup Tureen, William Nolan, Dublin, 1831
with lion’s heads issuing reeded handles capped with leaves and shells at the ends, the domed cover with a fluted border and finial handle conforming, the moulded gadroon rim set with leaves, shells and palmettes at intervals, all on four massive paw feet headed by shells and scrolling leaves; engraved on the cover and sides with dragon crests, armorials and motto METUENDA COROLLA DRACONIS
length 18.1" — 46 cm.
146.7 oz. — 4563 grams
Estimate $3,000-$4,000