A pair of French silver parcel gilt navette pedestal sauce tureens and covers by Sébastien Dupezard, Paris 1798-1809 1st standard, various later inventory marks, with pineapple finials to the shallow domed covers, each with twin bearded mask lifts, the openwork sides with fruiting vine swags, plain gilt liners, the high oval pedestals with stiff leaf bands, each on four lion head and paw feet, engraved with a monogram VA in a tabernacle frame, 27cm (10 1/2in) high, 3246g (104.35 oz) Condition Report: Both pieces marked the same throughout Marks generally clear One with split to grapevine Slight gap where the pedestal meets the base Both slightly wobble Engraving crisp Dent to one liner, the other good Liners sit slightly proud Slight gap to covers Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer