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Very Fine Paul Storr 6 Place Canteen

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A superb 6 place silver canteen by Paul Storr. Double struck in the fiddle, thread & shell pattern with diamond and shell heel. Most pieces engraved with crests or elegant scrolling initials to terminals. (see pictures for details) Comprising: 6 table forks, 6 tablespoons, 6 table knives - 6 dessert forks, 6 dessert spoons, 6 dessert knives - 6 fruit knives & 6 teaspoons. Hallmarked for London by Paul Storr, dated between 1812 - 1820. Knives Hallmarked for Moses Brent, WE & Joseph Thredder. All the pieces are in very good condition, of excellent gauge and wonderful patina. Some rubbing to the marks. Complimenting this are 6 silver-handled table knives, 6 silver-handled dessert knives & 6 silver-handled and bladed fruit knives. Paul Storr is considered the greatest silversmith of the 19th century, and as such his work is highly sought-after and therefore very rare to find. Well proportioned and superbly made, this canteen features as one of the earliest examples of a fiddle thread and shell pattern canteen. A delightful addition to any collection. Originating in about 1810, the fiddle thread and shell pattern has proved a very popular fiddle pattern and it is still being produced today. Aside from the slight variations found from individual makers die-stamps, there are three design variants: the most common diamond heel; the quite scarce Union shell heel; the rare thread heel. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a superb 6 place setting canteen by Paul Storr - the most important silversmith of the 19th century. 6 place canteen comprises 6 table forks - London (4) 1813, (2) 1820 Measures: Length 20.5cm or 8" Weight 574g or 18.5ozT (20.25oz) 6 dessert forks - London (1) 1812, (1) 1813 & (4) 1814 Length 16.5cm or 6.5" Weight 333g or 10.7ozT (11.7oz) 6 tablespoons - London (2) 1813, (4) 1814 Length 21.5cm or 8.5" Weight 571g or 18.35ozT (20oz) 6 dessert spoons - London (5) 1813, (1) 1817 Length 17.5cm or 7" Weight 298g or 9.5ozT (10.5oz) 6 teaspoons - London 1817 Paul Storr Length 14cm or 5.5" Weight 168g or 5.4ozT (5.9oz) Total weight of weighable silver 1944g or 62.5ozT (68.5oz) 6 Table knives London 1807 by Moses Brent Length - 28cm or 11" (loaded silver handles) Original steel blades marked 'Elliot' 6 Dessert knives London circa 1820 by WE Length - 22cm or 8.5" (loaded handles) Replacement blades. 6 Fruit knives Handles - London 1809 by Moses Brent Blades - London 1813 by Joseph Thredder Length - 22cm or 8.5" (loaded handles).
  • Creator:
    Paul Storr (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1812-1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Cornwall, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3939313862081
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