Originating during the 17th Century in France, the soup tureen quickly became the most richly ornamented item used at the dining table, and since its creation some remarkable examples have been crafted in the UK and around the world. The name tureen comes from either the French word ‘terrine’, meaning a large, circular, earthenware dish, or was given in honour of the French military hero Marshall Turenne, who was said to eat his soup from his upturned helmet after battle. Either way, the soup tureen today is still considered to be the most important piece of silverware used for formal dining.
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Made in London circa 1880, this handsome, Antique Silver Plate Soup Tureen, stands on a removable base with a heater to keep the soup warm. The soup tureen measures 15"(38cm) tall, by 16"(40.5cm) wide, by 12"(30cm) deep.
£1,175
Hallmarked in London in 1892 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this stylish, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is round in shape, and plain in design, standing on 4 ball feet, The soup tureen measures 8"(20.5cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) from handle to handle and weighs 48.1 troy ounces.
£2,275
Hallmarked in London in 1911 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is plain in style, featuring shaping to the body, reed borders throughout, and loop handles. The soup tureen measures 9.25"(23.5cm) tall, by 14.75"(37.5cm) from handle to handle, by 7.75"(19.5cm) deep, and the ladle which is hallmarked in Sheffield in 1911, measures 10"(25.5cm) in length. The two pieces together weigh 60.4 troy ounces.
£2,975
Hallmarked in London in 1825 by John Bridge, this stylish, George IV, Antique Sterling Silver Bouillabaisse Tureen, stands on four ball feet, and features a shell finial to the lid, reed borders around the base, a gadroon border around the rim, and drop ring handles. The bouillabaisse tureen measures 6.75"(17cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) wide, by 8.5"(21.5cm) deep and weighs 48.8 troy ounces.
£7,975
Hallmarked in London in 1835 by Edward, Edward junior, John & William Barnard, this superb, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, features an ornate cast handle to the lid and ornate cast feet, a gadroon borders, and an engraved coat of arms to the side. The soup tureen measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 15.5"(39.5cm) wide, by 8.75"(22.5cm) deep, and weighs 124.7 troy ounces.
£15,975
Hallmarked in London in 1766 by Lewis Herne & Francis Butty, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, features gadroon borders on the body and lid, and ornate handles and feet. The soup tureen measures 9.75"(25cm) tall, by 16.5"(42cm) wide, by 9.25(23.5cm) deep and weighs 85 troy ounces.
£16,750
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1833 by Robert Gainsford, this striking, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is in the Regency taste, featuring ornate cast feet and handles, and heraldic engraving. The soup tureen measures 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 17.5"(44.5cm) over the handles, by 12"(30.5cm) deep, and weighs 114.6 troy ounces. The coat of arms, crest and motto, are that of Sir Thomas Gladstone, 2nd Baronet.
£17,750
Hallmarked in London in 1827 by Benjamin Preston, this incredible, Antique Sterling Silver Soup Tureen, is a masterpiece of the regency style, with cast and applied feet and handles, and an engraved coat of arms. The soup tureen measures 10.5"(27cm) tall, by 15.5"(39.5cm) wide, by 9.75"(25cm) deep, and weighs a very impressive 148.1 troy ounces. The coat of arms is that of the Marquess of Cholmondeley.
£19,750
Hallmarked in London in 1829 by William Ker Reid, this incredible, George IV period, Antique Sterling Silver Dining Table Suite of Soup & Sauce Tureens, is ornate in design, with highly detailed cast handles and feet, and engraved with original crests and coat of arms to each piece. The soup tureen measures 10.25"(26cm) tall, by 16.5"(42cm) wide, by 10"(25.5cm) deep, and each sauce tureen measures 6"(15cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) wide, by 5"(12.5cm) deep. The set together weighs an impressive 236.6 troy ounces. The coat of arms and double crests are that of Francis Alexander Mackenzie, 12th Laird of Gairloch and 5th Baronet of Nova Scotia.
£39,750