Description

A handsome antique sterling silver serving tureen in the neo-classical style characteristic of the work of Andrew Fogelberg. Large size and good weight. The elegant oval form body has bead borders and a semi-fluted design, all topped by a magnificent pineapple finial. An exceptional feature is the striking pair of large, cast silver side handles in the form of a ram’s head. To the front body is a fine hand engraved armorial and the lid bears a crest.

Weight 3073g, 98.8 troy oz.
Spread across the handles 37cm. Height to top of finial 31cm. Top 31 x 22cm.
London 1775.
Maker Andrew Fogelberg, master to Paul Storr.
Sterling silver.

Marks. Stamped on the edge of the base and lid with a full and matching set of English silver hallmarks.

Arms. The arms and crest are those of John Henry Warre (8 Mar 1750 – 15 Jun 1801) of Queen Square, Bloomsbury and Belmont Lodge, Herts, second son of William Warre of Bradford and Oporto, with an escutcheon of pretence for his wife Brathwaite Ashley (c1759 – 7 Jan 1824) daughter and co-heiress of John Ashley, a Barbados plantation owner of New Cavendish Street, Portland Place, London (whose wife was Mary Brathwaite of the plantation owning family of St Philip, Barbados). John Henry – a member of the famous port family – and Brathwaite were married on 16 November 1786 at St Marylebone.

Literature. Antique Silver Tureens with side carrying handles were introduced during the reign of George II. The lid/cover helped to keep the contents warm. They are generally oval shaped, although they can be round or rectangular. Some have detachable liners and/or matching stands. Suitable for soup and stews, they often have a large matching ladle. Smaller sized tureens did not appear before 1760 and were used to serve sauces and gravy.