Description
George IV Sterling Silver Vegetable Dish, Lid and Handles, Paul Storr, London, 1821
Oblong, the edges decorated with applied gadroon and interspersed with scrolling leaves and shells, removable lid with scrollwork and foliate ornaments; the lid engraved with a coat of arms.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 punches:
Manufacturer's mark: Paul Storr
Lion Passant: alloy mark. Guarantee control of the 925 sterling standard
Leopard's head with crown: city of London
Date letter year: 1821
Duty mark: head of King George IV
Dimensions
HxWxD 14.5cm x 32.5cm x 24.5cm
Weight
2,286gr
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Slight signs of age and surface scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the side of the dish and on the side of the lid.
