Tureen by Paul Storr
The heavy gilt silver of the Regency in antique style, made for royalty and war heroes.
Paul Storr (1770–1844) worked for the royal goldsmiths Rundell, Bridge & Rundell and made silver for the Prince Regent and the Duke of Wellington. Examples are in the Royal Collection, the Victoria and Albert Museum and Apsley House.
Materials: Silver gilt
Manufacture: Cast and raised silver with lion’s feet, acanthus and antique masks, fire-gilt.
The massive sculptural silver with lion’s paws and foliage.
Storr’s mark PS beside the London hallmarks and date letter.