{"product_id":"antique-george-iii-sterling-silver-soup-tureen-cover-benjamin-laver-london-1787","title":"Antique George III Sterling Silver Soup Tureen Cover Benjamin Laver London 1787","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine antique Georgian sterling silver twin handled soup tureen and cover by the Royal Gold and Silversmith Benjamin Laver, London, 1783.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very elegant George III tureen was made by one of the leading late 18th century silversmiths, Benjamin Laver was a highly skilled 18th-century English silversmith and working jeweler, he studied under Thomas Heming, the principal royal goldsmith to King George III. Laver was active in London during the George III period and later became Royal goldsmith to the King himself. He is best recognized for crafting exceptional, high-quality neoclassical silverware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large tureen is an exemplary piece of Georgian silver by an important maker, having a domed lid with a 'laurel wreath' handle, the lid and base with gadrooned decoration. The oval shaped tureen having large ribbed handles, and is raised on a tall flared oval foot.\u003cbr\u003eThe tureen and lid have a full set of London hallmarks, with Benjamin Laver's mark and the date letter for 1783. Condition is remarkable, this very elegant antique silver tureen is ready to grace your space.\u003cbr\u003eOther such tureens by Benjamin Laver have sold at major auction houses n the $15,000+ range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal silver weight 2,419 Grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Fine Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45910532718778,"sku":"BB-11389","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/7801\/files\/Untitled-12_fd7c4124-23dc-49ea-a249-601337c56eec.jpg?v=1779470386","url":"https:\/\/bloomsburypdx.com\/products\/antique-george-iii-sterling-silver-soup-tureen-cover-benjamin-laver-london-1787","provider":"BLOOMSBURY FINE ART \u0026 ANTIQUES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}