Soup Tureen, Cover, and Stand (Primary Title)
Robert Garrard II, English, 1793 - 1881 (Artist)
Formerly attributed to, Robert Garrard and Brothers, English, 1818 – 1835 (Artist)
The handles of this tureen represent two mythical sea creatures, Triton and Nereid, twisting in energetic opposition to each other above the turbulent waves. With its monumental scale and spiraling composition, this tureen transcends its function as a mere container for soup and becomes, instead, sculpture for the table.
Robert Garrard II
Engraved with the arms of Higginson, quarterly with those of Barneby Lutley, as borne by Edward Barneby (1802-1871) of Saltmarshe Castle, Hereforshire
Jerome and Rita Gans Collection of English Silver
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