Description
George III sterling silver soup tureen and cover, Paul Storr, London, 1813
The boat-shaped tureen is engraved with a coat of arms, decorated with lobed sections at the bottom, fitted with two ring handles and a flared base. The lid features a circular knob and lobed decorations.
Sterling silver hallmarked with 5 marks:
Maker's mark: Paul Storr
Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee of 925/1000 sterling fineness
Leopard's head with crown: city of London
Date letter: 1813
Duty mark: King George III's head
Dimensions
HxWxD 27.5cm x 41.5cm x 20.5cm
Weight
2,422gr
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the base of the tureen. On the side of the lid, you can find the maker's mark, the lion passant, the date letter, and the duty mark.
