Description
Heading : Paul Storr silver salver
Date : Hallmarked in London in 1825 for Paul Storr
Period : George IV
Origin : London. England
Decoration : Chased neoclassical design featuring wild rose and acanthus leaf. with tooled detailing and Earl’s crown to centre. Pie crust rim. Four applied vine and acanthus leaf scrolled feet.
Size : 25.7cm diameter. 3.1cm height
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : Professionally polished to a butlers finish
Weight : 510 grams (approx 16.4 troy)
Paul Storr was the foremeost English silversmith of the early 19th century. He rose to prominence by mastering the Neoclassical style. much loved and championed the Prince Regent (later George IV). and sold his pieces to the Princes father George III. This established his reputation amongst the highest echelons of the aristocracy which in turn made Storr popular with the burgeoning upper middle classes who purchased Storr’s still-loved designs as a symbol of aspiration and display of wealth.
This piece. with it’s elegent lines and beautifully chased foliate and floral design show Storr’s work at it’s very best: technically masterful with an artistic flair few silversmiths have ever matched.
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