Rare Pair of George III Sterling Silver Covered Sauce Tureens by Master Silversmith Robert Sharp (1790) A magnificent and museum-quality pair of solid .925 sterling silver classical boat-shaped sauce tureens complete with matching fitted covers and period sterling sauce ladles. Made during the golden age of English Neo-Classical silver, this set weighs an impressive 1,525 grams. Key Highlights & Provenance: Master Silversmith: Hallmarked for Robert Sharp, one of London’s premier late 18th-century court silversmiths renowned for producing top-tier hollowware for noble households. Neoclassical Splendor: Classic Adam-style oval boat form featuring crisp reeded borders, spiraled fluted covers topped with loop finials, high sweeping loop handles, and delicate engraved armorial family crests on the bodies. Complete Four-Piece Assembly: Includes both footed tureens, original slotted covers, and a matching pair of 1796 London sterling silver sauce ladles (17 cm). Duty Mark: King George III Duty Stamp (Monarch's Profile) Net Silver Weight: 1,525 grams total (1.52 kg) Capacity 260 ml each Dimensions: Length: 23 cm | Width: 11 cm | Height: 14 cm | Ladles: 17 cm Fully Hallmarked: Crisp hallmarks stamped across the base rims, lid interiors, and ladles, including the Lion Passant, Leopard's Head Crowned, George III Duty Mark, date letters (p / A), and maker’s mark RS. Condition: Superior antique condition with zero repairs, remarkably crisp engraving, tight lid seals, and brilliant polish. An exceptional museum-grade centerpiece set for advanced collectors of Georgian silverware. Fast, Tracked, and Fully Insured Worldwide Shipping.