Description
A stunning pair of 18th century boat shaped sauce tureens with detachable lids. Â The body of the tureens have a beautiful upper band of intricate bright cut engraving for highlights. Â The centre of both sides of the bodies have elegant contemporary armorials for importance. Â The handles are scroll formed and the feet are oval raised pedestal in design.
Weight: Â 37.3 troy ounces/1161 grams
Height: Â 6.5 inches/16cm
Length: Â 10 inches/25.5cm
Width: Â 4.3 inches/11cm
Condition: Â Excellent throughout
Price:  £7500
Although widely known as Schofield, both clerks entry and signature are recored as Scofield. Â No record of apprenticeship or freedom, which with a maker who occupied such a prominent position in the plate working of the late part of the 18th century is tantalising. Â First mark entered as plate worker, in partnership with Robert Jones, 10th February 1776: address 40 Bartholomew Close. Â Second mark alone 13th January 1778. Â In his candlesticks and candelabra Scofield displays a high degree of elegant designs executed with impeccable craftsmanship, which rivals at best the beautiful workmanship of all the highly renowned silversmiths of this period. Â In fact if John Scofield decided to work in a much more ornate and elaborate manor the quality would almost certainly rival Paul Storr and Paul de Lamerie.

















