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Paul Storr Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Soup Tureen Dish
About the Item
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 retains the original hallmarked push fit domed cover, surmounted with an impressive reed decorated handle enveloped with chased decorated leaf designs to the terminals.
The tureen is fitted with fine and impressive angular loop handles embellished with plain moulded ornamentation.
The stepped portion of the pedestal foot is encircled with a border reflecting the same design as that of the body.
This antique soup tureen was crafted by the very important and renowned London silversmith Paul Storr, the item reflects the exceptional quality and standard associated with this maker.
Condition
This Georgian soup tureen is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.
The applied and chased decoration is very sharp.
Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the rim of the foot are all very clear, hallmarks are deeply struck and sharp due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
The part hallmarks to the sleeve of the cover are also very clear with exception to the second portion of the maker's mark which is rubbed, in keeping with age and due to the location.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Georgian silverware.
Dimensions
Length across handles 44.7cm/17.6".
Length 34cm/13.4".
Width 23.7cm/9.3".
Height to top of handles 25.9cm/10.2".
Height to top of cover handle 33.5cm/13.2".
Weight
116 troy ounces/3609g.
Maker: Paul Storr.
Origin: London, England.
Date: 1802.
- Creator:Paul Storr (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 13.2 in (33.53 cm)Diameter: 9.3 in (23.63 cm)
- Style:Adam Style (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1802
- Condition:See main description.
- Seller Location:Jesmond, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: W92161stDibs: LU1200217682661
Paul Storr
Paul Storr was an English goldsmith and silversmith working in the Neoclassical and other styles during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His works range from simple tableware to magnificent sculptural pieces made for royalty. Storr is credited with perfecting the works, styles and designs of the Regency period. His legacy is a remarkable body of work that spans over several stylistic periods with far-reaching influences. From his Neo-classical masterpieces to his exuberant, ornate vessels, Storr imparted a level of craftsmanship and superior quality that has seldom been seen since.
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