Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot by Paul Storr, 19th Century

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This is an exceptional and very rare antique english george iv sterling silver teapot by the world-famous silversmith, paul storr, … Read more This is an exceptional and very rare antique english george iv sterling silver teapot by the world-famous silversmith, paul storr, bearing hallmarks for paul storr and dated 1830. This splendid teapot is of a delightful lobed melon shape and is profusely chased with half ribbed fluting decoration with a short fluted scroll spout and leaf-capped handle on a shaped foot, with a hinged cover with a decorative compressed finial, stamped storr & mortimer 188 to the base. It features an exceptional novelty leaf-capped handle with striking details, proving the silversmith's exceptional mastery in the creation of unique and luxurious silverware - paul storr never tired of adding detail to create a true piece of artwork. The underside of the teapot, as well as the lid, bears full hallmarks: the lion passant for sterling silver, the leopard head for london, the letter 'p' for 1830, and the maker's marks 'ps' for paul storr.

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there is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is sure to make it a treasured piece by any discerning collector.

condition: in excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see the photos for confirmation.

dimensions in cm: height 14 cm x width 28.5 cm x depth 17 cm weight 0.70 kg this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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