George III sterling silver condiment set, Paul Storr, London, 1808
DescriptionGeorge III sterling silver condiment stand, Paul Storr, London, 1808
This magnificent and large antique George III cruet set consists of two mustard pots, two large oil/vinegar bottles on the original stand. The two large oil/vinegar bottles retain their original hinged lids. The impressive mustard pots retain their original lids, embellished with original engraving and surmounted by acorn style terminals. The components of this impressive antique Georgian cruet set are displayed on the original hallmarked plain oval stand. The stand is decorated with impressive integrated handles, in acanthus leaf and scroll decorated, a ball decorated border around the edge. The stand retains the original hallmarked carrying frame decorated with wire incorporating four receivers held on four column supports with lion paw feet, which attach to the underside of the stand with locking nuts.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 hallmarks:
Maker's mark: Paul Storr
Lion passant: alloy mark. 925/1000 sterling silver title guarantee
Leopard's head with crown: City of London
Date letter year: 1808
Duty mark: King George III head
Dimensions
HxWxD 25.5cm x 39cm x 23cm
Weight
Stand: 1,817gr
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The 5 hallmarks are present on the base of the stand. On the handle of the stand are present: the manufacturer's logo, the lion passant, the date letter year, the duty mark. On the two oil bottles we find the manufacturer's logo, the lion passant and the date letter year. While on the two salt cellars: the manufacturer's logo, the lion passant, the date letter year, the duty mark. On the lids of the two salt cellars: the manufacturer's logo, the lion passant and the date letter year.