Description
George III sterling silver tureen, Paul Storr, London, 1813
In the Rococo style, surmounted by a domed, oval, lobed lid enclosed by a flat, wavy edge and decorated with a twisted handle. The lid connects to a gadroon-decorated base. Crest engraved on one side. The whole rests on a "C" scroll edge decorated with flowers and divided by shell-shaped pendants, above bulbous lobed sides.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 hallmarks:
Maker's mark: Paul Storr
Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee control of the sterling title 925/1000
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).
