A Rare George III Scottish Soup Tureen & Cover
A Rare George III Scottish Soup Tureen & Cover
Edinburgh, 1809
Maker’s mark of George McHattie
Height: 39 cm, 15.3 in
Weight: 3,120 g, 100 oz 6 dwt
Bearing the Antique crown and crest for the Alexander family
Probably for Samuel Grant Alexander of Inverness
George McHattie was in partnership with George Fenwick (I) trading as McHattie & Fenwick from c.1799 - c.1807.
George McHattie died in April 1828.
The tureen resting on a round pedestal foot rising to the half-fluted main body.
The reeded handles terminating with lion masks on the main body. The domed half-fluted cover with a putti and laurel wreath. This often symbolizes concepts like victory, triumph, or divine reward. The laurel wreath is a symbol of honour, achievement, and glory. Together with a putto, they can be used to depict a variety of allegorical themes, such as the triumph of peace over war, the celebration of artistic excellence, or the bestowal of divine favour.
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