George IV sterling silver tureen, cover and handle, Paul Storr, London, 1821

Description George IV sterling silver tureen, cover and handle, Paul Storr, London, 1821 Oblong, the rims decorated with applied gadroon and flanked by shells and leaves, removable handle and scroll ornamentation; the cover engraved with a coat of arms. Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 punches: Maker's mark: Paul Storr Lion Passant: Sterling alloy mark. Sterling guarantee control 925/1000 Leopard's head crowned: City of London Date letter: 1821 Duty mark: King George IV's head Dimensions HxWxD 14.5cm x 32.5cm x 24.5cm Weight 2,286gr Provenance Private collection Condition Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the side of the tureen and on the side of the lid.