George III sterling silver vegetable dish, lid and handle, Paul Storr, London, 1799

Description George III sterling silver vegetable dish, lid and handle, Paul Storr, London, 1799. Circular shape, gadroon decorated edges, wooden handle and lid engraved with a heraldic coat of arms on both sides. Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 hallmarks: Manufacturer's logo: Paul Storr Lion passant: alloy mark. Sterling 925/1000 title guarantee check Leopard's head with crown: City of London Date year letter: 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 superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the base of the vegetable dish. On the lid we find the manufacturer's logo and the lion passant.