Description
William IV sterling silver kettle on stand, Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer, London, 1832
Circular fluted body, resting on a four-footed stand with "U" supports. Complete set of legible and decipherable hallmarks stamped on the base, stand, burner, lid and handle. Body and burner engraved with a noble coat of arms.
Sterling silver marked with 5 hallmarks:
Manufacturer's mark: Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer
Lion passant: alloy mark. Sterling silver guarantee mark 925/1000
Leopard's head with crown: city of London
Date letter year: 1832
Duty mark: King William IV head
Dimensions
HxWxD 37cm x 31.5cm x 24cm
Weight
2,818gr
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present at the base of the kettle. Storr & Mortimer with the number 193 at the base of the kettle. The lion passant and duty mark on the handle. On the base of the lid, the manufacturer's logo, the lion passant and the date letter year. On the support and the burner, the manufacturer's logo, the lion passant, the date letter year and the duty mark.