Paul Storr set of six Georgian silver tablespoons

US $1,463

George 111 1813 silver Paul Storr set of six fiddle table spoons of excellent gauge and weight.

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Paul Storr is regarded as one of the finest (if not the finest) English Silversmiths
andexamples of his work are highly sought after. Rare set of six Paul Storr Georgian table spoons.These spoons are of the typical fiddle pattern and there is no attributed owner marked on the spoons which is highly unusual.


They are hallmarked with the maker’s mark “PS” for Paul Storr, the lion Passant Sterling Silver mark, 92.5%, the Crowned Leopard’s Head for London,, George 111 Head duty mark and date letter “S” for 1813.

Made at the height of his fame as one of the best silversmiths of the 18th century. During the Regency period, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell were prestigious retailers of silver in London with  Paul Storr as  one of their main suppliers. Patronage came from the royal house and  these six table spoons are consistent with  the excellent quality emanating from this silver workshop.

Spoons can be bought individually for $400 or a a set for $2200

Additional information

Weight 0.45 g
Dimensions 22 cm
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