Set of 12 Silver Dinner Plates by Paul Storr

This rare and exceptional William IV bowl is the work of preeminent Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Crafted of luxurious gilt silver, the bowl exhibits all the hallmarks of Storr’s celebrated style, from the textured panels and applied decorations to the ruffled scallop shells and acanthus adorning its matching, fitted underplate. Paul Storr was a master at redefining and perfecting Georgian, Regency and William IV silver. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations, and many have been given as prizes in refined competitions. Elegant and sumptuous, this bowl was later awarded as First Prize in a backgammon tournament in 1972. Paul Storr was a master at redefining and perfecting Georgian, Regency and William IV silver. Although he created items of great extravagance, some of his most captivating designs exhibited his restrained yet refined sensibilities. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations and many have been given as prizes in refined competitions. Later presentation inscription “Clermont Club Grand International Backgammon Tournament April 1972 First Prize” Hallmarked London, 1836 on bowl and stand; stand numbered 435 Bowl: 8 ¼” diameter x 3 3/8” high Stand: 10” diameter 38.2 troy ounces The Clermont Club, located on London’s aristocratic Berkeley Square in Mayfair, is one of the most exclusive gaming clubs in the world. The club is housed in the only surviving town house designed by renowned Georgian architect William Kent, and the architecture and interiors make it one of the most elegant clubs in existence. The list of the club's original members included the cream of the British aristocracy...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver soup plates made by Paul Storr, an addition to our ra...

An Antique George III Sterling Silver swing handled Basket. This Georgian Silver Basket has a round shape and is embellished with a simple elegant chased border and subtle acanthus l...

George III sterling silver sterling silver platter. Made by Paul Storr in London 1808. Oval well with serpentine shoulder and cast gadrooned rim interspersed with leaf-capped scallop...

George III sterling silver tray. Made by Paul Storr in London in 1810. Oval well, serpentine shoulder, and gadrooned rim interspersed with leaves. Two engraved armorial emblems, each...

Pair of George III sterling silver trays. Made by Paul Storr in London in 1814. Each: Oval well and serpentine gadrooned rim interspersed with leaves. On shoulder, engraved armorials...

This is a wonderful and rare English George III antique sterling silver coffee pot on stand by  the world famous silversmith Paul Storr. It...

A superb 12 place silver canteen by Paul Storr. Double struck in the fiddle, thread and shell pattern with diamond and shell heel. London, 1813-1817. Most engraved with Identical cre...

Huge collection! Gorgeous dinner size Wedgwood sterling silver flatware set - 140 pieces Plus Hollowware including four-piece sterling silver tea set...

A magnificent, fine and impressive set of six antique George III English sterling silver meat skewers or letter openers made by Paul Storr, an addition to our diverse flatware collection. These magnificent antique George IV English sterling silver meat skewers or letter openers has a plain tapered form. This exceptional set is comprised of three pairs of meat skewers, each pair graduating in size. Each skewer is ornamented with the contemporary bright cut engraved crest below a baron's coronet. The terminal of each skewer is embellished with a chased decorated shell design below a reed decorated circular ring loop finger piece. Sets of six graduated antique silver skewers are difficult to locate, especially those by the renowned and important London silversmith Paul Storr. The original use of this item was purely as a game/meat skewer. Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter openers Condition These antique silver meat skewers...