George III sterling silver teapot, Paul Storr, London, 1810
Description
George III sterling silver teapot, Paul Storr, London, 1810. Sterling silver teapot, with a low and compact shape. Gadroon shaped edges both on the top and at the base of the teapot. An emblem is engraved on the front. Lid featuring a wire hinge and topped with a round knob.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 hallmarks:
Maker's mark: Paul Storr
Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantees the sterling silver .925 purity
Leopard's head with a crown: City of London
Date letter code: 1810
Duty mark: King George III head
Dimensions
HxWxD: 12.5cm x 27cm x 13.5cm
Weight
Gross weight: 712g
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present at the base of the teapot. The marks for the manufacturer's logo, lion passant and date letter year are present at the base of the lid.