A George III Sterling Silver Teapot, Paul Storr, London, 1815

A George III sterling silver teapot, London, 1815.
George III cylindrical teapot with a circular cross-section and half-reeded decorations. The teapot rests on an expanded circular foot adorned with a lobed band. The lid is encircled by a raised border featuring an egg-and-dart frieze and is topped with a turned horn handle. The handle is attached to the main body with an intricately detailed upper section modeled as a coiled serpent. The base of the handle includes an unusual molding in the form of a serpent’s head, flanked by a fan of feathers. The spout is embellished with a radiating anthemion motif and, at its lower part, with flaming acanthus leaves.

Sterling Silver with 5 Hallmarks:
The Maker’s Mark: Paul Storr
The Lion Passant: The Mark that indicates Sterling Silver
Leopard’s Head Crowned: City of London
The Date Letter: 1815

Duty mark: Head King George III

HxLxD 5,91in x 10,83in x 6,89in

Gross weight: 31,89oz

Private collection

Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the side of the teapot while the base of the lid features the passant lion, and the date letter year.