Description
George III sterling silver teapot, Paul Storr, London, 1810
Sterling silver teapot, with a low and compact shape. Gadroon shaped edges both at the top and at the base of the teapot. An emblem is engraved on the front. Lid equipped with a wire hinge and topped with a round knob.
Sterling silver marked with 5 hallmarks:
Manufacturer logo: Paul Storr
Lion passant: alloy mark. Warranty control of sterling 925/1000 title
Leopard's head with crown: city of London
Date letter year: 1810
Duty mark: King George III head
Dimensions
HxLxW: 12.5cm x 27cm x 13.5cm
Weight
Gross weight: 712g
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present at the base of the teapot. The manufacturer's logo, passant lion and date letter year hallmarks are present at the base of the lid.
