Description
William IV sterling silver teapot, Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer, London, 1834?
Of a flattened circular form, the body with bold vertical lobing to the lower part and a smooth polished upper band, resting on a splayed circular foot. The hinged domed lid, with corresponding radial flutes, is surmounted by a lobed finial; the arched wooden handle and finial mounts are designed to insulate from heat. Slender, tapered spout, of elegant proportions.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 stamps:
Maker's mark: Paul Storr
Lion passant: alloy mark. Sterling silver standard guarantee check 925/1000
Leopard's head crowned: city of London
Date letter: year 1834? difficult to read
Duty mark: King William IV head
Dimensions
HxWxD: 11cm x 21cm x 12cm
Weight
Gross weight: 362g
Provenance
Private Collection
Condition
Slight signs of wear and surface scratches. The five stamps are present on the side of the teapot. The lion passant hallmarks are present on the base of the lid. Storr & Mortimer mark on the base of the teapot.
