Pamono 19th Century Georgian Silver Magnificent Soup Tureen, Birmingham, 1827> Serving Dishes

Antique early 19th Century Georgian solid silver soup tureen and cover. Of a monumental size and weight, of a round form mounted with a domed lid with attached handle decorated with acanthus leaves. Upon lifting the lid, the inside fitted with a removable metal bowl. The rim of the tureen is decorated with a complimenting pattern as the lid and standing on a cast acanthus leaf-clad base. On one side of the tureen applied with an armorial coat of arms with the motto “Sans Varier” (Without Change), belonging to the Charlton Family. with the other side portraying justice holding a sword in one hand and scales in another. The other figure depicting, Britannia, holding a caduceus, shield and spear. A small engraving “MAGNA CHARTA” (otherwise known Magna Carta) is between the knight and a blank shield.

Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), Birmingham, Year 1827 (D), Maker’s mark SC&Co (Spooner Clowes & Co (William Spooner & Thomas Clowes)).

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215 by King John of England, is one of history’s most significant legal documents, laying the foundation for constitutional governance. Drafted to address the grievances of rebellious barons, it established the principle that everyone, including the monarch, is subject to the law. Key provisions included protections for church rights, access to swift justice, and limitations on feudal payments to the Crown. Though initially annulled and reissued in modified forms, its enduring legacy lies in its influence on the development of democratic principles, particularly inspiring later documents such as the English Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution.

CONDITION
In Great Condition – Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.

SIZE
Height: 35.5 cm // 13.98 inches
Width: 36.5 cm // 14.37 inches
Depth: 30 cm // 11.81 inches
Weight: 4165 g // 134.00 ozt