High quality lidded tureen with the coat of arms of the King of Württemberg Silver. Round, stepped stand with a short, recessed shaft, surmounted by a wide, bulbous bowl with side handles in the shape of opposing acanthus tendrils. Central domed lid with large baluster finial. Small oval cartouches with the Württemberg coat of arms under a royal crown on the sides of the wall and lid. Fig. 13 lot, inspection mark, various maker's marks. Total weight approx. 2480 g. Total h. 30 cm. 27 cm x 37 cm. Cf. Neuwirth, Viennese silver 1781-1866, P1991-2017, P2182. Provenance: Estate of Dr Alexander Eugen Duke of Württemberg (1933-2024). A large Austrian silver lidded tureen with the coat of arms of the King of Württemberg. Standard mark 13 Lot, assay and different maker's mark. Austria. Vienna. Franz Schiffer & Son. Mayerhofer & Klinkosch. 1848 - 1857.