Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Jug with Spirit Burner by Paul Storr

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver teapot with spirit burner made by John Cope Folkard; an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III English sterling silver teapot has an octagonal panelled, pear shaped form. The lower bulbous portion of the body is embellished with an incurved shaped segment displaying fine chased floral sprays, alternating to each panel. The anterior panel incorporates an impressive chased decorated scroll bordered cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved crest of a hawk. The swept upper portion of the teapot features eight further chased decorated panels depicting a single floral head amidst foliate designs. This exceptional Georgian teapot is fitted with the original hallmarked hinged domed cover, surmounted with the original cast sterling silver finial. Each panel of the cover is ornamented with further matte incurved segments, accented with a suspended flower head, emanating from the leaf designs to the upper portion. This exceptional antique teapot is fitted with the original carved pear wood C shaped handle, with a plain scrolling thumbpiece. This impressive handle is fitted to two octagonal sockets, accented with panels of matte decoration. The teapot is fitted with an impressive cast sterling silver finial accented with segmented paralleling matte panels to the sides, and a simplified leaf design to the lip. The teapot detaches from the original hallmarked cast sterling silver stand supported by three impressive scrolling legs, each terminating with tiered octagonal feet. The upper portion of the stand is encircled with a moulded decorated border to the octagonal rim. The stand retains the original spirit burner ornamented with chased floral and foliate decoration in incurved borders, reflecting the design to that of the teapot body. The stand retains the original turned pear wood handle, fitted to a panelled terminal identical to that of the teapot handle. Such period teapots will have been crafted and supplied with a stand and spirit burner; with time they are separated and it is rare to locate a piece with the original support. Condition This antique Georgian...

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A magnificent, fine and impressive set of 12 antique Georgian English sterling silver plates made by Paul Storr; an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware This magnificent set of 12 antique George III sterling silver plates has a plain circular form. The raised border is embellished with an impressive bright cut engraved crest of an arm in armour embowed, holding in the hand a scythe in bend Dexter. Each antique plate is ornamented with a fine and impressive gadroon decorated border to the rim. The circular well of each plate is plain and unembellished. The underside of each plate retains the silversmith’s centre punch mark. These exceptional Georgian plates were crafted by one of the most famous and revered London silversmiths Paul Storr. The surface of each plate has a fine color and patination. Patination or patina is a subtle coloration or tarnish which forms on the surface of some metals, produced by oxidation or other chemical processes. A good patina proffers an aesthetically pleasing look. Condition These antique silver Paul Storr...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Georgian English sterling silver soup tureen made by Paul Storr in the Adams style, an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware. This magnificent antique George III sterling silver soup tureen has a plain oval shaped form onto a plain oval spreading pedestal foot to a collet rim, in the classic English Adam style. The surface of this impressive soup tureen is plain and unembellished. The upper rim of the tureen is ornamented with an impressive applied rope twist border accented with a simple leaf design to either side. This antique soup tureen...

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An impressive Antique Solid Silver Coffee Biggin on stand with a burner featuring design elements so iconic in the work of Paul Storr. The Silver Biggin has a magnificent bone handle...

This is an exceptional and very rare antique English George III sterling silver teapot by the world-famous silversmith, Paul Storr, and bearing hallmarks for 1817. This splendid teapot is of a delightful shape and it is profusely chased with half ribbed fluting decoration. It is further embellished with wonderful foliate motifs below and above the spout and stunning gadrooned shaped borders to the top of the teapot and the base. The remarkable quality flush hinged lid is also beautifully surmounted by a delightful round finial. It features an exceptional horn 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 bear full hallmarks: the Lion passant for sterling silver, the leopard head for London, the letter for 1817 and the maker's marks 'PS' for Paul Storr. 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 photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 12.5 x width 18 x depth 18 Weight 0.88 kg Dimensions in inches: height 5 inches x width 7 inches x depth 7 inches Weight 28.2 troy oz Paul Storr born in London England in 1771, was to become one of the most talented silversmiths of the nineteenth century. Today his legacy of exceptionally well crafted silver, found worldwide in museums and private collections, leaves one in awe when compared to that of his contemporaries.After having served a seven year apprenticeship from the age of 14, he began his career in 1792 when he went into a brief partnership with William Frisbee. This did not last and in 1793 a new mark, (his initials ‘P S’) was entered. By the beginning of the nineteenth century he had established himself as one of London’s top silversmiths producing, amongst others, commissions for Royalty. In 1801 he married Elizabeth Susanna Beyer with whom he was to have ten children. In 1807 Paul Storr entered into a working relationship with Philip Rundell and by 1811 was a partner, and managing the workshops for Rundell, Bridge & Rundell. During this period he kept his own marks and separate workshop. However it was through Rundell, Bridge & Rundell who were appointed Goldsmith in Ordinary to George III in 1804 that his reputation as a master silversmith grew. His talents lay in being able to transform ideas and designs from Rundell, Bridge & Rundell’s designers, William Theed...

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