Description
William IV sterling silver kettle on stand, Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer, London, 1832
Fluted circular body, resting on a four-legged 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 coat of arms.
Sterling silver marked with 5 punches:
Manufacturer's mark: Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer
Lion passant: purity mark. Guarantee control of sterling standard 925/1000
Leopard 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
Condition
Slight signs of age-related wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the base of the kettle. Storr & Mortimer with number 193 on the base of the kettle. On the handle, the lion passant and the duty mark. On the base of the lid, the manufacturer's mark, the lion passant, and the date letter year. On the stand and the burner, the manufacturer's mark, the lion passant, the date letter year, and the duty mark.
