A George IV Sterling Silver Coffee Pot, Paul Storr, London, 1823

A George IV sterling silver coffee pot, Paul Storr, London, 1823

Rare coffee pot by silversmith Paul Storr. The body features a neoclassical design with a rounded profile that tapers toward the base. It stands on a circular pedestal base, adorned with a band of vertical fluting. The hinged lid is embellished with shell decorations and a small ornamental finial in the shape of an acorn. Decorative bands with floral and geometric motifs are engraved along the upper edges. The spout has an elegant curvature and is decorated on its upper section. The wooden handle is attached to the main body with highly detailed upper and lower mounts shaped as figures.

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: 1823

Duty mark: Head King George IV

HxLxD 7,87in x 7,68in x 3,94in

Gross Weight: 24,55oz

Private collection

Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the base of the coffee pot. On the base of the lide: the maker's mark, and the lion passant.