George III sterling silver tureen, Paul Storr, London, 1813
DescriptionGeorge III sterling silver tureen, Paul Storr, London, 1813
In the Rococo style, surmounted by an oval lobed dome-shaped lid enclosed by a flat wavy border and decorated with a braided handle. The lid connects to a gadroon-decorated base. Coat of arms engraved on one side. The whole rests on a "C" volute border decorated with flowers and divided by shell-shaped pendants, above lobed convex sides.
Sterling silver marked with 5 hallmarks:
Manufacturer's logo: Paul Storr
Lion passant: alloy mark. Control guaranteeing the 925/1000 sterling silver title
Leopard's head with crown: City of London
Date letter year: 1813
Duty mark: King George III head
Dimensions
HxWxD 24.5cm x 38cm x 24.5cm
Weight
3,288gr
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the base of the tureen and the lid (excluding the leopard's head).