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Here we have a handsome English George III sterling silver covered two-handled tureen, hallmarked in London for the year 1817 — the sort of object that would have lent genuine authority to a Regency dining table. Its elegant oval body, pedestal foot, and loop handles are hallmarks of formal early 19th-century silver, while the tied laurel swags, classical medallions, and beaded borders place it firmly within the neoclassical tradition. The hallmarks are decisive. The crowned leopard’s head, lion passant, George III duty head, and Roman lowercase date letter “b” confirm a London assay in 1817. The maker’s mark “S.D.” corresponds to Samuel Dutton, an established London silversmith of the period. This combination of marks provides a precise and secure date within the late George III — effectively Regency — era. The engraved crest, showing a bird rising from a crown, suggests ownership by a family of standing, adding a further layer of historical character. Without extended heraldic research, attribution to a specific lineage would be speculative, but the presence of armorial engraving is entirely in keeping with silver of this quality. Condition is very good, with light scratching, minor bruising, and the kind of measured wear expected from more than two centuries of careful use and polishing. The surfaces read correctly for period silver, and the marks are clear and properly struck. Comparable London tureens of 1817 by Samuel Dutton have performed solidly at auction, supporting a present auction estimate in the $2,000 to $4,000 range depending on weight and presentation. A refined and confidently dated survivor of the Georgian table.
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Item Report
English George III Sterling Silver Covered Two-Handled Tureen (London, 1817)
英国乔治三世时期伦敦1817年纯银双耳带盖汤盆
Merge Reports: Yes (reconciled). Approval remains manual.
By: Samuel Dutton (maker's mark “S.D.”), London
Style: George III / Regency Neoclassical silver
Origin: England (London assay)
Materials: sterling silver
Age: Hallmarked London, 1817 (George III, Regency era)
Condition: Very good (surface wear, light scratching, minor bruising consistent with age; clear hallmarks; no major losses observed)
Value: Estimated auction value: $2,000–$4,000 USD, depending on weight, condition, and market timing.
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Maker's Marks / Writing: Hallmarked to footrim with crowned leopard’s head (London), lion passant (sterling), George III duty head, Roman lowercase date letter “b” for 1817, and maker’s mark “S.D.”; lid interior also struck with lion passant, duty head, and “S.D.”; engraved armorial crest to body.
Date: 2026-03-23 01:23:09.018446
Description:
An oval pedestal tureen with cover in the late George III neoclassical taste, fully hallmarked for London, 1817. The body is decorated with tied laurel swags, oval medallions, bright-cut and applied beaded borders, and double loop handles. The domed cover is surmounted by a wreath-form finial with shell cresting. An engraved armorial crest depicting a bird rising from a crown appears within a central reserve. Hallmarks to the footrim include the crowned leopard’s head (London), lion passant (sterling standard), George III duty head, Roman lowercase date letter “b” for 1817, and a maker’s mark “S.D.” 椭圆形高足带盖汤盆，属乔治三世晚期新古典主义风格，伦敦1817年检定。器身饰有系带月桂花环、椭圆饰章、明亮切刻纹与贴饰串珠边，配双环形提手。穹顶式盖中央为花环形钮，顶部饰贝壳纹。器身中央饰有一枚纹章图案，为一只自王冠中腾起的鸟。底足处可见完整伦敦银标记：王冠豹首（伦敦城标）、行走狮（纯银标）、乔治三世税标头像、小写罗马字母“b”（1817年），以及“S.D.”制作者印记。
Curator Questions
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Assessment:
This is a genuine English George III sterling silver covered two-handled tureen, hallmarked in London for the year 1817. The full and correct sequence of marks — crowned leopard’s head, lion passant, George III duty head, and Roman lowercase date letter “b” — securely establish its assay year. The maker’s mark “S.D.” corresponds to Samuel Dutton, a London silversmith active during this period. Stylistically, the tureen sits at the refined end of late George III silver, closely aligned with the Regency aesthetic. The tied laurel swags, beadwork, classical medallions, and wreath-form finial reflect the restrained neoclassical vocabulary popular in the 1810s. The engraved crest, depicting a bird rising from a crown, suggests original ownership by a family of status, though specific heraldic attribution would require further research. Surface wear, light scratching, and minor bruising are consistent with age and use. The underside wear and interior polishing patterns are entirely in keeping with authentic early 19th-century silver. The hallmarks are clear and appropriately struck, with no indication of later alteration or silverplate. Taken together — form, decoration, construction, wear, and definitive hallmarks — this piece represents an authentic 1817 London-made tureen from the late George III period, attributable to Samuel Dutton. 此件为英国乔治三世时期纯银双耳带盖汤盆，伦敦1817年检定。完整且正确的银标组合——王冠豹首、行走狮、乔治三世税标头像及小写罗马字母“b”——明确确认为1817年伦敦检定。制作者印记“S.D.”对应当时活跃于伦敦的银匠Samuel Dutton。 从风格上看，该器物属于乔治三世晚期并与摄政时期美学密切相关。月桂花环、串珠边饰、古典饰章与花环形钮体现出19世纪10年代流行的克制而优雅的新古典主义风格。器身所刻纹章显示其最初拥有者具有一定社会地位，具体家族归属仍需进一步纹章学研究。 表面磨损、细微划痕及轻微磕碰均符合年代与使用痕迹。底部与内壁抛光痕迹自然，银标清晰规范，无后加或镀银迹象。 综合造型、装饰、工艺、磨损状况及明确银标判断，此件为一件真实可靠的1817年伦敦制造乔治三世晚期银器，可归于Samuel Dutton名下。
Individual Images:
- Recommended: macro close-up of maker’s mark “S.D.” for archival confirmation; clear photograph of full hallmark row; detailed image of engraved crest for heraldic research; weight measurement for refined valuation.
Provenance:
No documentary provenance provided; engraved armorial crest indicates original ownership by a family of status, pending further heraldic research.
Condition:
Very good (surface wear, light scratching, minor bruising consistent with age; clear hallmarks; no major losses observed)
Identification Score: 98%
The object’s form, function, and complete London hallmark sequence — including the 1817 date letter — conclusively identify it as a George III sterling silver covered tureen. 器物形制、用途及完整伦敦银标（包括1817年日期字母）清晰明确，可确认为乔治三世时期纯银带盖汤盆。
Authenticity Score: 94%
Clear, consistent London hallmarks for 1817, including duty mark and maker’s punch, together with age-appropriate wear and construction, strongly support authenticity. Minor reservation remains only pending microscopic confirmation of the maker’s punch. 清晰一致的1817年伦敦银标（含税标与制作者印记）及与年代相符的磨损和工艺特征，有力支持其真实性。仅在制作者印记的显微确认方面保留极小程度的谨慎空间。
Image Memory Note
London hallmarks include Roman lowercase 'b' date letter for 1817 and maker's mark 'S.D.' 伦敦银标含小写罗马字母“b”（1817年）及制作者印记“S.D.”
Keywords
English silver, George III, Regency, 1817, London hallmarks, Samuel Dutton, sterling silver, covered tureen, neoclassical, armorial crest 英国银器, 乔治三世, 摄政时期, 1817年, 伦敦银标, Samuel Dutton, 纯银, 带盖汤盆, 新古典主义, 纹章
Peer Review Summary
Peer Review
Key Visible Evidence
The object is a sterling silver covered two-handled tureen with a pedestal foot, adorned with neoclassical decoration including laurel swags, medallions, beaded borders, and a wreath-form finial with a shell cresting (Image 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8). An engraved crest depicting a bird (possibly a phoenix or eagle) rising from a crown is visible on the body (Image 2). Hallmarks are clearly present on the footrim (Image 5) and partially on the interior of the lid (Image 7). On the footrim (Image 5), the marks include a Roman lowercase 'b' date letter, a crowned leopard's head (London town mark), a lion passant (sterling standard mark), a George III sovereign's head (duty mark), and a maker's mark that appears to be 'S.D' in a rectangular punch. The lid interior (Image 7) shows a George III sovereign's head, a lion passant, and the 'S.D' maker's mark. The overall condition exhibits surface wear, light scratching, and minor bruising consistent with age and use (Image 1, 4, 8), with appropriate wear visible on the underside of the foot (Image 8).
Market and Source Support
The presence of the lion passant, crowned leopard's head, date letter, and duty head confirms the object is English sterling silver, satisfying the official London assay sequence. No silverplate indicators are present, confirming the metal standard as sterling. **Dating Workflow Trace:** * Observed date letter: 'b' (Roman Lowercase, Image 5). * Table candidates for Roman Lowercase 'b': 1737, 1777, 1817, 1897. * Eliminations applied: * The crowned leopard head (Image 5) indicates a date prior to 1822, eliminating 1897. Remaining candidates: 1737, 1777, 1817. * The George III sovereign's head duty mark (Image 5) indicates a date between 1784 and 1890. This eliminates 1737 and 1777. * Final selected year: 1817. The report's dating of 'circa 1780-1800' is contradicted by the clear hallmarks, which definitively date the tureen to 1817. This places the object in the late George III period, which stylistically aligns with the Regency period. The maker's mark, clearly visible as 'S.D' (Image 5, 7), is highly probable to be Samuel Dutton, a known London silversmith active in 1817. The report's description of the maker's mark as 'indistinct' and 'similar to 'SJ'' is imprecise, as 'S.D' is more clearly discernible from the provided images.
Needs Verification
While the maker's mark 'S.D' is highly probable, a higher-resolution macro photograph of this specific mark would provide definitive confirmation of the silversmith's identity. Further heraldic research would be required to identify the specific family associated with the engraved crest, as its details are not fully legible for attribution from the provided images.
Audit Conclusion
The report accurately identifies the object as an English sterling silver covered two-handled tureen in the neoclassical style. However, the report's dating of 'circa 1780-1800' is incorrect. Based on the visible London hallmarks (Roman lowercase 'b' date letter, crowned leopard's head, lion passant, and George III duty head), the tureen is definitively dated to 1817. This places it in the late George III or Regency period, rather than the earlier part of the George III reign. The maker's mark, while described as 'indistinct' in the report, is clearly visible as 'S.D', strongly suggesting Samuel Dutton, a known silversmith of the period. The report's authenticity assessment is generally supported by the clear hallmarks, period-appropriate style, and visible wear, although the '82%' authenticity score seems unduly conservative given the unambiguous hallmarking. The value estimate should be considered in light of the confirmed 1817 date and maker, as demonstrated by the provided comparables.
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