Description
George III sterling silver teapot, Paul Storr, London, 1814
Sterling silver teapot, with a low and compact shape. Gadroon shaped edges on both the top and base of the teapot. An engraved crest depicting a bird with a snake is on the front. Lid fitted with a wire hinge and surmounted by a round knob. Crests engraved on both sides.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 hallmarks:
Maker's mark: Paul Storr
Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee control of 925/1000 sterling silver
Leopard's head with crown: city of London
Date letter year: 1814
Duty mark: King George III head
Dimensions
HxWxD: 13cm x 25cm x 15cm
Weight
Gross weight: 710g
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Slight signs of wear and surface scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the base of the teapot. The maker's mark, lion passant and date letter year hallmarks are present on the base of the lid.
