Description: George III silver presentation tureen, John Emes London, dated 1803, gadroon border, anthemion and rosette band over basin on pedestal, flanked by lion's-masque and ring handles, complete hallmarks, H13 1/2" W13 1/2" D11", and 115.0ozT engraved armorial and verso with dedication: PRESENTED TO ROBERT OSBORNE ESQE RECORDER, BY THE CORPORATION OF THE MAYOR AND BURGESSES OF KINGSTON UPON HULL AS A MEMORIAL AS A MEMORIAL OF THE HIGH SENSE THEY ENTERTAIN OF HIS CONDUCT IN DISCHARGING THE VARIOUS DUTIES THAT IMPORTANT STATION; NON SINE PULVERE PALME; JOHN WRAY, ESQR, MAYOR 1803.
Provenance: New York collection