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Covered Tureen

c. 1830–50

England, Sheffield

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Medium
Silver plated on copper (Old Sheffield Plate)
Measurements
Overall: 25.9 x 107 x 40.5 cm (10 3/16 x 42 1/8 x 15 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Muriel Butkin 2009.96
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A ribbed silver and copper tureen features a lobed body supported by four curved legs with foliate carvings. From our viewpoint, ornate handles with raised floral designs flank the sides. A matching lid with a wavy, scalloped surface is topped by a ring-shaped handle embellished with flowers. Small bird-shaped emblems are visible on the lid and side of the highly reflective metallic surface, which emphasizes the vessel's undulating curves and intricate decorative patterns.

Covered Tureen

c. 1830–50

England, Sheffield

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