Important oval tureen and its support in chased... Lot 43

Important oval tureen and its support in chased and embossed silver The cover in doucine, decorated with rosettes and reserves lined with a twist, is surmounted by a grip grained on acanthus foliage, surrounded by a row of pearls. The body, enriched with a frieze of acanthus scrolls framed by moldings, is flanked by two leafy handles. It is provided with a double interior container and it rests on a fluted pedestal. The support in doucine presents a similar decoration to the lid surrounded by a frieze of flutes It rests on four small round feet Master Goldsmith : J T. LUCAS. Jean-Toussaint LUCAS. Quoted master in 1784 Paris. Louis XVI period. 1787. H 39 W 43 cm Weight : 6 kg The lid, the body and the support present a crowned shield topped by an eagle and supported by two winged figures on an entablature. The symbolism of the winged figures and the eagle indicates, very probably, a realization intended for an ecclesiastical person. Expert : Stéphane Pèpe