A George III Sterling Silver Teapot, Paul Storr, London, 1814

A George III sterling silver teapot, Paul Storr, London, 1814. A sterling silver teapot with a low and compact shape. The edges are gadrooned both at the top and at the base of the teapot. On the front, there is an engraving of a crest depicting a bird with a serpent. The lid features a hinge with a filigree edge and is topped with a round finial. Crests are engraved on both sides.

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: 1814

Duty mark: Head King George III

HxLxD 5,12in x 9,84in x 5,91in

Gross weight: 25,04oz

Private collection

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