A William IV Sterling Silver Teapot, Paul Storr For Storr & Mortimer, London, 1834?

A William IV sterling silver teapot, Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer, London, 1834?. Of compressed circular form, the body with bold vertical fluting to the lower section and a plain polished upper band, raised on a spreading circular foot. The hinged domed cover with matching radiating flutes and fitted with a lobed finial, the scroll wooden handle and finial mounts designed to insulate from heat. The slender tapering spout of elegant proportion.

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: 1834? difficult to read

Duty mark: Head King William IV

HxLxD 4,33in x 8,27in x 4,72in

Gross weight: 12,77oz

Private collection

Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the side of the teapot while lion passant marks are present to the underside of the cover. The Storr & Mortimer mark is stamped to the base of the teapot.