Pair of George III sterling silver vegetable tureens and lid, Paul Storr, London, 1800
Description
Pair of George III sterling silver vegetable tureens and lid, Paul Storr, London, 1800. Domed lid and a finely worked circular ring handle. Fine engraved lines along the edges. Coat of arms on one side of the lid and inside the base of the tureen. Numbered 1 and 3. While the second tureen numbered 4 and 4.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 hallmarks:
Maker's mark: Paul Storr
Lion passant: alloy mark. Control guarantee of 925/1000 sterling silver title
Leopard's head with crown: City of London
Date letter year: 1800
Duty mark: King George III head
Dimensions
HxWxD: 12.5cm x 29.5cm x 20.5cm
Weight
3,282g
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the base of the tureen and on the lid. The hallmarks of the manufacturer's logo and lion passant are present on the handle.