Description
George III sterling silver vegetable dish with lid and handle, Paul Storr, London, 1799. Circular shape, gadroon-decorated edges, wooden handle, and lid engraved with a heraldic crest on both sides.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 hallmarks:
Maker's mark: Paul Storr
Lion passant: hallmark of the alloy. Guarantee control of the .925 sterling title
Leopard's head with crown: City of London
Date letter year: 1799
Duty mark: King George III head
Dimensions
HxWxD 12cm x 27.5cm x 27.5cm
Weight
1,598gr
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and tear and surface scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the base of the vegetable dish. On the lid, we find the maker's mark and the lion passant.