Large Old Sheffield Silver Plated soup tureen, oval form, the cover with engraved shield crest to one side and boar on banner crest to the other, an acanthus overlaid ring handle, and gadroon, shell, and acanthus border, stamped inside with double sun mark attributed to Matthew Boulton and "1"; conforming dish base with gadroon and shell border, reeded acanthus handles, and four acanthus scroll feet. (Base is not signed). 10 1/2" H x 16 1/2" W x 10 1/2" D (including all handles). English, first quarter 19th century. CONDITION: Overall very condition with light wear to top, 1/4" scratch to one side of base.