Silver. Oval, deeply molded bowl with smooth mirror and expanding, ascending flag. Exhibited, multiple-profiled rim, divided by four small handles in the form of stylized leaves. Domed lid with removable, curved handle bent from substantial volutes. Model number 5778. Marked 800, jeweler's mark J.H. Heimerdinger. Weight approximately 2040 g. Height 14 cm. 36 cm x 27.5 cm. A heavy German silver lidded tureen. Standard mark 800, dealer's mark. German. 20th century.