This antique item is beautifully designed with a removable inner compartment. This allowed hot water to surround the soup. The item appears to be in the design of the Rococo period and is solid silver weighing 11lbs 2 oz . The approximate size is 11” x 16” x 10”
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Good morning, Denny, Thank you for submitting photographs of your item for valuation at Mearto. Based on the marks I can read, this was made in London between 1824-1825. The maker's marks are a little illegible but could be those of Jos. Craddock and William Reid, who were working in London at that time. The value I've assigned is based solely on the melt-value of the silver, and based upon the weight you've told me. I don't know if the ladle has the same marks - stylistically, it could be the same age as the tureen but it is very unusual for ladles to stay with tureens for 200 years. This is a handsome tureen and if all the parts are original and it is complete, it might very well bring more money at auction. I hope this information is useful to you. Please let us know if you have additional questions or concerns. Thank you again for using Mearto.
