Charles Nicolas Odiot - Vermeil oille tureen Mid-19th century

Exceptional vermeil tureen with its lobed tray. The circular terrine is decorated with a border of chiselled foliage.The grip lid is decorated with foliage patterns. The soup tureen is both a container for meat and stews in sauce, as well as an important decorative element for a meal service prepared in the French way. It made its appearance from the end of the 17th century to the beginning of the 18th century.
Diameter: 6.4 in. (16.5 cm) Height: 3.9 in. (10 cm)
Weight: 37.6oz (1068 g)
Silver marks: Michel Ange 1819-1838
Silversmith: Charles-Nicolas Odiot
Restauration period. Charles X