Description
George IV sterling silver vegetable dish, lid and handle, Paul Storr, London, 1821
Oblong, the edges decorated with applied gadroons and interspersed with shells flanked by leaves, removable handle and foliate ornaments; the lid engraved with a coat of arms.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 hallmarks:
Maker's mark: Paul Storr
Passant Lion: alloy mark. Control guarantee of 925 sterling title/1000
Leopard's head with crown: city of London
Date letter year: 1821
Duty mark: King George IV head
Dimensions
HxLxW 14.5cm x 32.5cm x 24.5cm
Weight
2,286gr
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the side of the vegetable dish and on the side of the lid.
