ANTIQUE 19thC GEORGIAN SOLID SILVER SOUP TUREEN BY EDWARD FARRELL, LONDON c.1823
Antique early 19th Century Georgian solid silver soup tureen and stand, of monumental size and weight. Crafted in London with extraordinary attention to detail, the tureen is of oval-rounded form and richly adorned with exuberant repoussé and chased ornamentation throughout. The body features dense arrangements of fruits, vegetables, and scrolling foliage, echoed across both the domed lid and the stand.
Two elaborate scroll handles flank the sides, while the rim is intricately decorated with floral motifs. The lid is surmounted by a sculptural finial in the form of a fully modelled cabbage, surrounded by a high-relief display of vegetables and flowers. Upon lifting the lid, the interior reveals a removable silver liner.
The tureen rests on four ornate, scrolling feet and is mounted on a raised solid silver stand, equally lavish in decoration, including agricultural motifs such as wheat sheaves. This level of opulence is characteristic of prestigious London silver, typically commissioned by aristocratic patrons or created for international exhibitions.
Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1823 (h), Maker's mark E.F (Edward Farrell).
Reference Number: B00060
Antique early 19th Century Georgian solid silver soup tureen and stand, of monumental size and weight. Crafted in London with extraordinary attention to detail, the tureen is of oval-rounded form and richly adorned with exuberant repoussé and chased ornamentation throughout. The body features dense arrangements of fruits, vegetables, and scrolling foliage, echoed across both the domed lid and the stand.
Two elaborate scroll handles flank the sides, while the rim is intricately decorated with floral motifs. The lid is surmounted by a sculptural finial in the form of a fully modelled cabbage, surrounded by a high-relief display of vegetables and flowers. Upon lifting the lid, the interior reveals a removable silver liner.
The tureen rests on four ornate, scrolling feet and is mounted on a raised solid silver stand, equally lavish in decoration, including agricultural motifs such as wheat sheaves. This level of opulence is characteristic of prestigious London silver, typically commissioned by aristocratic patrons or created for international exhibitions.
Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1823 (h), Maker's mark E.F (Edward Farrell).
Reference Number: B00060
Antique early 19th Century Georgian solid silver soup tureen and stand, of monumental size and weight. Crafted in London with extraordinary attention to detail, the tureen is of oval-rounded form and richly adorned with exuberant repoussé and chased ornamentation throughout. The body features dense arrangements of fruits, vegetables, and scrolling foliage, echoed across both the domed lid and the stand.
Two elaborate scroll handles flank the sides, while the rim is intricately decorated with floral motifs. The lid is surmounted by a sculptural finial in the form of a fully modelled cabbage, surrounded by a high-relief display of vegetables and flowers. Upon lifting the lid, the interior reveals a removable silver liner.
The tureen rests on four ornate, scrolling feet and is mounted on a raised solid silver stand, equally lavish in decoration, including agricultural motifs such as wheat sheaves. This level of opulence is characteristic of prestigious London silver, typically commissioned by aristocratic patrons or created for international exhibitions.
Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1823 (h), Maker's mark E.F (Edward Farrell).
Reference Number: B00060
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Edward Farrell (active 1813–1850) was one of the most inventive and distinctive silversmiths of the early 19th century. While little is known about his training, his work is characterised by dramatic sculptural forms, richly textured surfaces, and an eclectic mix of stylistic influences. His association with the retailer Kensington Lewis, who supplied silver to the Duke of York and other aristocratic clients, helped establish his reputation.
Farrell’s silver often features bold, high-relief designs influenced by 17th-century Dutch and German art, particularly the lively tavern and peasant scenes of David Teniers the Younger. He was also inspired by Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo revival styles, incorporating elaborate figural compositions, grotesque masks, and mythological themes into his designs. His craftsmanship extended beyond tableware to monumental presentation pieces, often in silver-gilt, commissioned by royalty and nobility.
Despite his talent, Farrell’s career waned after the 1830s, likely due to changing tastes and the financial decline of some of his patrons. He continued producing smaller pieces but never regained the prominence of his earlier years. Today, his work is highly prized, with examples held in major collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Collection.
CONDITION
In Great Condition - Wear expected with age. Please refer to photographs.
SIZE
Height: 36.5 cm // 14.37 inches
Width: 42.8 cm // 16.85 inches
Depth: 30.5 cm // 12.01 inches
Weight: 5364 grams // 172.47 ozt
