"Large Solid Silver Soup Tureen/vegetable Dish From The Empire Period, Paris, First Standard "
Large Empire period solid silver vegetable tureen with removable lining. Ovoid shape on a molded foot. Beautiful chasing with acanthus leaves and palmettes. Gadrooned ring handle. Coat of arms with the inscription "Virtutem Probat Electis". Hallmarks: Paris 1st standard (1809-1819) - Grosse garantie - Association des Orfèvres Parisiens (hallmarks present on all pieces). Silversmith to be determined. Dimensions: Total height 34 cm / Handles 24.5 cm / Width at handles 36 cm / Diameter 27 cm. Total weight 3.058 kg. I am available for any further information.