A LARGE STERLING SILVER SOUP TUREEN BY ELKINGTON & CO., C. 1878 in the Georgian Neo-Classical style, the cup and cover with scrolling fluted twin handles, with domed cover engraved with a heraldic crest, the bowl body with engraved motto and crest of a griffin head devouring a claw foot 'SPE LABOR LEVIS' (Hope Lightens Labour), raised on a ring socle over a circular foot, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1878, maker's mark F E for Elkington & Co (Frederick Elkington), 2970 grams (95.48 oz troy) in weight 40cm wide x 32cm high Use this link for a bespoke instant shipping estimate to your location: https://app.thepackengers.com/en/product_widgets/rPGPYkpYPw/destination/new

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.