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Click here to subscribeA George III cruet set by Paul Storr (1771-1844)Comprising of two cruets, a mustard pot, a sprinkler and four faceted crystal jars Silver 950/000 frame, mounts and covers Neoclassical decoration with WEM monogram London city mark for 1807 and goldsmith's mark Paul Storr (regd. 1807) (light wear)29,5x39,5x24 cm1712 g (estrutura)
Y A VICTORIAN SILVER TRAVELLING TEA SERVICE JOHN SAMUEL HUNT, HUNT & ROSKELL, LATE STORR, MORTIMER & HUNT, LONDON 1848 With engraved crowned cyphers and ivory warming bands, comprising: A kettle and lamp stand, a teapot, another teapot, a tea caddy, a sugar bowl, a milk jug, a waste bowl, a small spice box, a rectangular tray and a strainer by Charles Rawlings & William Summers 5929g (190.65 oz) gross In a fitted oak casePlease note: Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption for this lot. Ref: RC5MG11C Condition Report: Kettle - Marks are clear, splits to the ivory, engraving crisp, cover sits well, stands wellSpirit bottle - Marks clear, engraving crisp, cover screws down well, glass goodLarger tea pot - Marks are clear, splits to the ivory, engraving crisp, cover sits well, stands well, slight play to the hinge and handleSmaller tea pot - Marks are clear, splits to the ivory, engraving crisp, cover sits well, slightly wobbles, play to the hinge, excessive play to the handle, dent to the handleTea caddy - Marks are clear, engraving crisp, hinge tight, cover sits well, no keySugar bowl - Light rubbing to the marks, cover fits tightly, engraving is crisp, stands wellMilk jug - Light rubbing to the marks, engraving is crisp, stands wellWaste bowl - Marks are clear, engraving crisp, knock to the foot rime, wobblesSpice box - Marks are clear, engraving crisp, hinge good, dent to one foot, wobblesTray - Marks are clear, engraving crisp, stands wellBox - Come with keyAll with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A set of twelve Victorian silver second course plates, by John Samuel Hunt, London 1858-9, also stamped Hunt & Roskell late Storr & Mortimer 9382, each with ribbon and leaf 'French' border, with an engraved crest,26cm diameter227ozt (12)Condition ReportSome marks from use to the centre area of each
A George IV Silver Circular Dish, by Paul Storr, London 1827, with floral and leaf cast rim, the fluted border embossed with shells, flowers and scroll ornament, on moulded footrim, 9.5ins diameter x 3ins high, weight 14ozshttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/e13lbqtf5d3occxzhqijz/h?rlkey=46589ob5ifbsk93mhfo0h3e4v&dl=0
A collection of Royal Tunbridge Wells Ltd silver doll's house miniatures, comprising a selection of classic antique style tea and coffee pots, etc., including Paul Storr design tea tray, condiment pieces, Garrard style ewer, Paul Storr teapot, Queen Anne coffee pot, photo frame, etc., hallmarked, circa 1995-1999, cased, and most with reference cards, 2.4oz all in.
of octagonal baluster form, crested, each piece with the retailers mark of "HUNT & ROSKELL LTD LATE STORR & MORTIMER", London 1921/22; the coffee pot 9" (22.8cm) high; 63.6ozt (5). *CR All pieces with wear, a bit bright & polished, minor knocks and blemishes, the tea pot with a slightly larger dent on the body near the base of the spout. Otherwise OK. Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.
A William IV Silver Teapot, by Paul Storr, London, 1832 compressed circular and on slightly stepped collet-foot, with ivory-insulated leaf-capped handle, the slightly domed cover with disc finial, engraved on one side with a coat-of-arms and on the other with a crest25cm wide over handle, gross weight 17oz, 528grWith non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number AC8A14LC.Fully marked underneath and further part marked on handle and inside cover. The base further stamped 'Storr & Mortimer' and numbered '58'. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the engraving. There is some cracking and discolouration to the ivory insulators which show no signs of having been added or altered in any way.
A George IV Silver Entrée-Dish and Cover, by Paul Storr, London, 1825 circular and with gadrooned borders, the cover with detachable foliage and reeded handle, the cover engraved on one side with a coat-of-arms and the other with a crest, later engraved inside the base and cover with a differing crest25cm diameter, 39oz 14dwt, 1,234grThe arms 'three piles, two issuant from the chief and one from the base, gu., each charged with an antique crown, or.', are those of Grant, as borne by Edward Fitzherbert Grant, Esq., captain of the Royal Horse Artillery and son of Thomas Grant.Fully marked on base and cover and further part marked under handle. There is some wear to the marks on the cover and base but each is still legible. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some minor pitting inside and a few small pin dents.
A Pair of George III Silver Entrée-Dishes, Covers and Associated Handles, The Bases by Benjamin and James Smith, London, 1808, The Covers by Benjamin Smith, London, 1809, The Handles by Paul Storr each oblong and with shell and foliage heightened gadrooned borders, later engraved on each side with the arms of Lister quartering those of Cunliffe and above a motto and within foliage, the bases later engraved on each side with the crests of Cunliffe and Lister within foliage, the detachable handles each cast with two lion masks, foliage-capped and reeded and with plain plinth29.5cm wide, 135oz 4dwt, 4,205gr (2)The coat-of-arms are those of Lister quartering Cunliffe and the crests are those of Cunliffe and Lister, almost certainly for Samuel Cunliffe-Lister, later 1st Baron Masham (1815-1906). He was elevated to the peerage in 1891, taking his title from the market town of Masham which was near Swinton Park, the country seat he purchased in 1888.The dishes and covers each fully marked on side. There is some wear to the marks, though each is still legible. The handles part marked with maker's mark, lion passant and duty mark. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points and the engraving to a lesser degree. There is some bruising and misshaping to the edges of the handles. There are some bruises overall. One dish, cover and handle are each numbered '1' and the other numbered '4'on the base, '3' oh cover and un-numbered on the handle. The handles are associated and somewhat ill-fitting.
A Victorian Silver Butter-Dish, Cover and Stand, by John Samuel Hunt, London, 1854 circular, the fluted sides engraved with alternating bands of strapwork, with drop-ring handles, the detachable cover with cast cow finial, engraved with the crests of Cunliffe and Lister, with an associated frosted glass linerthe stand 19cm diameter, weight of silver 21oz 1dwt, 654grThe crests are almost certainly those of Samuel Cunliffe-Lister, later 1st Baron Masham (1815-1906). He was elevated to the peerage in 1891, taking his title from the market town of Masham which was near Swinton Park, the country seat he purchased in 1888.Fully marked under base and stand as well as inside cover. Further part marked on finial, drop ring handles and fixing bold. The base and stand 'Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer' and numbered '7233'. The marks are generally clear. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. There are splits to a number of the flutes on the stand. The glass liner is associated and the cover does not fit properly with the glass bowl inside.
By or Studio of Edward Hodges Baily RA (1788-1867) - Portrait Bust of George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, FRS (1788-1824), statuary marble on marble socle, the latter inscribed in black script: LORD BYRON, 76cm h Provenance: Bought by the present vendor from a Nottingham collection in the mid-20th c, and as such unseen and fresh to the open market. Edward Hodges Baily began his long and distinguished career modelling portraits in wax and working in the studio of Flaxman, going on to win the Society of Arts silver medal in 1808, entering the Royal Academy Schools in the following year, and later designing and modelling for the distinguished silversmith Paul Storr and the royal goldsmiths Rundell, Bridge and Rundell. Baily's work soon became part of the national artistic canon and collective memory: his best-known public sculptures include the figure of Nelson surmounting his memorial column in Trafalgar Square, statues and friezes for the National Gallery, bas-reliefs on Marble Arch in Hyde Park, some of which were later removed and installed on the facade of Buckingham Palace, where he also designed figures for the pediment. The original marble version of this posthumous bust of Byron was exhibited by Baily at the RA in 1826. It's believed that the original model was presented in 1863 to Harrow, the poet-peer's alma mater. In 1827 Baily exhibited two further Byron busts at the Royal Society of British Artists, one of which is possibly the example on display in the British Embassy in Athens, Greece; another might be the one at Byron's ancestral home, Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire. Either way it turns a quote from Hobhouse, Byron's close friend, into an axiom: "My dear Byron, nobody thinks of or looks at anything but your head." Much settled dust and dirt, untouched and undisturbed condition.
THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND WILLIAM IV SEAL SET SILVER-GILT CHARGER PAUL STORR, LONDON 1834 Of stylised octofoil outline, with embossed foliate scroll decoration throughout, set with nine various seals 34cm diameter, 35.5oz (gross weight) George Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Duke of Sutherland K.F. (1786-1892), thence by descent Christie's, London, 13th November 2018, lot 384, sold for £10,000 The Matrix Collection At one point, one of the wealthiest families in Great Britain, the marriage alliance of the Leveson-Gower family and the Sutherland family found its success in the landed nobility of the Sutherland family combined with the affluence of the Leveson-Gower family. This charger commemorates this union and the accomplishments of the family. Most likely commissioned by George Granville Leveson-Gower, the 2nd Duke of Sutherland (1786 – 1861), the date suggests that it was in memoriam of his father George Granville Leveson-Gower the first Duke of Sutherland (1758-1833). The Dukedom was only confirmed in 1833, months before the death of the first duke and would therefore be a celebration of this inauguration and achievement. Each seal acknowledges the important family members and the contribution to their rise. There are also marital arms recognising the marriage in 1785 between George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland and Elizabeth Sutherland (1765- 1839), which fortified the union and created the dynasty still in existence to this day. The Leveson-Gower family had previously ascended politically, but it was the inheritance through a maternal uncle, Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater in 1803, that really propelled the family. The inheritance included the Bridgewater Canal and a major art collection. They also owned estates in Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and Shropshire which all contributed to their rising status in British society. The Sutherland family, on the other hand, had been admitted into the Scottish landed nobility since the 13th century. The family in the 18th century made their money from slave plantations in Jamaica but did not have the same magnitude of wealth as the Leveson-Gower family. When Elizabeth’s father, the 18th Earl (1735–1766) passed away, due to primogeniture, it was not guaranteed that Elizabeth would inherit but was only confirmed by the House of Lords in 1771. This confirmation made her an enticing match for the well-to-do Leveson-Gower who she married in 1785. Together, Elizabeth and George Granville known as Lord and Lady Stafford set about making Dunrobin in the Scottish Highlands a profitable estate and are most known for the controversial Highland clearances. Dunrobin is still the main seat of the family under the current 7th Duke. As one of the wealthiest families in the UK, it is unsurprising that they chose Paul Storr, deemed one of the most prolific and successful British silversmiths for the commission of this family relic. At a time that has often been considered the period that saw the greatest demand in the production and trading of silver wares, Storr always ensured that exceptional craftsmanship was maintained at the highest level.Following Storr’s early personal success, the company 'Rundell Bridge and Rundell' (who had been appointed Jewellers, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths to the Crown, and had also attained the Royal Warrant from HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duke of York) scouted Storr and he joined the company in 1807.Due to the volume of production at Rundell Bridge and Rundell, Storr’s role became almost supervisory, interacting with the existing staff to convey his work practices. A plate bearing Storr’s mark may not have been worked by his hands, but the hallmark was his and acted as a guarantee of the quality.Perhaps due to the lack of opportunity to be 'hands-on', in 1819 Storr opened his own shop, and in 1822, formed the company Storr & Mortimer.From working directly with prestigious companies with royal warrants to personal commissions, Paul Storr is remembered for fine examples of masterful craftsmanship predominantly in the Neo-Classical design. It is interesting to note that this charger does not immediately appear in any of the annals of Paul Storr and is clear to see that it is a bespoke commission from the family. A true one-off piece for both the family and the silversmith. HeraldryThe arms on the central seal are those of Leveson impaling Granville and on the obverse Leveson quartering Gower, Gower of Stanesby and another, all impaling Granville, for William Leveson-Gower, later 4th Bt. (d.1691) and his wife Lady Mary Granville (1653-1696), daughter of John, 1st Earl of Bath (1628-1701), whom she married in 1668.William was born with the family name Gower, but changed it to Leveson-Gower on succeeding to the estates of his great uncle Sir Richard Leveson Kt. (1598–1661), of Trentham. The quarterings and the absence of the baronet's badge dates the seals to between 1661, and 1689, when William became the 4th baronet on the death of his elder brother's son, Sir Thomas Gower 3rd Bt.The further seals in clockwise order from one o'clock:1) Gower quartering Leveson within the Garter motto and beneath a duke's coronet for a Duke of Sutherland, on carnelian matrix.2) Gower quartering Leveson beneath an earl's coronet with Sutherland in pretence beneath a countess' coronet, for George Granville Leveson-Gower, as Earl Gower, later created 1st Duke of Sutherland (1758-1833) and his wife Elizabeth (1765-1839), Countess of Sutherland in her own right, daughter and heir of William, 18th Earl of Sutherland (1735-1766), whom he married in 1785, on silver-gilt matrix,3) Gower quartering Leveson impaling Egerton with viscount's coronet above, for Granville Leveson-Gower as Viscount Trentham of Trentham, later 2nd Earl Gower and 1st Marquess of Stafford (1721-1803) and his second wife Lady Louisa Egerton (1723-1761), daughter and eventual co-heir of Scroop Egerton, 1st Duke of Bridgewater (1681-1744), on carnelian matrix.4) Gower quartering Leveson beneath a duke's coronet with Sutherland in pretence beneath a countess' coronet, for George Granville Leveson-Gower, as 1st Duke of Sutherland (1758-1833) and his wife Elizabeth (1765-1839), Countess of Sutherland in her own right, daughter and heir of William, 18th Earl of Sutherland (1735-1766), whom he married in 1785, on carnelian matrix.5) Gower quartering Leveson beneath an earl's coronet with Sutherland in pretence beneath a countess' coronet, for George Granville Leveson-Gower, as Earl Gower, later created 1st Duke of Sutherland (1758-1833) and his wife Elizabeth (1765-1839), Countess of Sutherland in her own right, daughter and heir of William, 18th Earl of Sutherland (1735-1766), whom he married in 1785, on bloodstone matrix.6) Gower quartering Leveson beneath a marquess' coronet with Sutherland in pretence beneath a countess' coronet, for George Granville Leveson-Gower, as 2nd Marquess of Stafford, later created 1st Duke of Sutherland (1758-1833) and his wife Elizabeth (1765-1839), Countess of Sutherland in her own right, daughter and heir of William, 18th Earl of Sutherland (1735-1766), whom he married in 1785, on milky chalcedony matrix.7) Gower quartering Leveson beneath a marquess' coronet within the motto of the Order of the Garter, for either Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Marquess of Stafford (1721-1803), or his son George Granville Leveson-Gower, as 2nd Marquess of Stafford, later created 1st Duke of Sutherland (1758-1833), on carnelian matrix.8) Gower quartering Leveson with viscount's coronet above, for Granville Leveson-Gower as Viscount Trentham of Trentham, later 2nd Earl Gower and 1st Marquess of Stafford (1721-1803), on gold matrix.
A Victorian silver covered vegetable dish, mark of John Hunt & Robert Roskell, London 1869, the dish of circular scalloped form, rim with foliate, reed and tie border and engraved with the crest of ASELOCK, marked to the underside HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MORTIMER 5145, 26cm diameter, the fully marked high domed cover with foliate accents and foliate capped reed and tie handle, similarly crested, 18cm overall height, 1626g (52.2ozt) grossOverall in good condition with no obvious sign of repair. Some surface scratches, minor dents and dings all over and scuffing to the underside as to be expected. Dish numbered '1' cover numbered '2', so the cover not a perfect fit, though the hallmarks match. Some staining to the cover, which would benefit from professional cleaning. Engravings and hallmarks a little worn but still clear and readable.
A Victorian silver vegetable dish, mark of John Samuel Hunt, London 1844, of circular scalloped form, rim with foliate, reed and tie border engraved with the crest of OAKLEY, marked to the underside HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR MORTIMER & HUNT 1816, 33cm diameter over the decorative border, 4cm high, 1082g (34.8ozt)
A pair of Victorian silver vegetable dishes, mark of John Samuel Hunt, London 1857, each of circular scalloped form, crested rim with foliate, reed and tie border and two cast shell lug type handles, marked to the underside HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MORTIMER 8923, 33cm diameter over the handles, 4cm high, 1422g (45.7ozt) gross (2)Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of repair. Some surface scratches, minor dents and dings all over and scuffing to the underside as to be expected. Engravings and hallmarks a little worn but still clear and readable.
Weldon (Fay). David Bailey the Lady is a Tramp portraits of Cathrine Bailey, 1st edition, New York: Thames and Hudson, 1995, Signed by David Bailey, and Author Fay Weldon to title page, numerous monochrome illustrations, publishers original cloth, covers with occasional minor marks, large 4to, together with: Lyons (Lisa & Robert Storr), Chuck Close, 1st edition, New York: Rizzoli international publications, 1987, signed by Chuck Close to front endpaper, previous owner ink inscription to front end paper, numerous colour & black and white illustrations, original cloth in dust jackets, small mark to front board, minor tear to head of spine, small horizontal tear to spine, large 4to, plus, Atik (Anne & R. B. Kitaj), Drancy, limited edition, London: Victoria Miro, 1989, signed by the authors to limitation page, presentation copy inscribed ‘for Marcus, affection Kitaj’ to front endpaper, colour frontispiece, double-page coloured lithograph and 2 illustrations, one full-page, original cream cloth lettered in yellow, yellow slipcase, 264/300, tall oblong 8vo, QTY: (3)
A Victorian parcel-gilt silver novelty purse, realistically modelled as a fabric purse, with textured surface, the mounts gilded, suspended from a double belcher chain, push button to a fabric lined card interior, fully marked beneath and in original fitted leather case, the silk lined lid reads "Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer Jewellers, Goldsmiths to the Queen and Royal Family 156 New Bond Street", hallmarked for London 1872, makers mark William Summers
The unique Army of India medal awarded to Naval Schoolmaster H. J. Strutt, unique to this rank Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (H. J. Strutt, Schoolmaster.) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, sometime lacquered, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare £1,800-£2,200 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Debenham Storr & Sons 1901; Christie’s, November 1982; Dix Noonan Webb, June 2005. H. J. Strutt is confirmed on the naval rolls for Ava as a Schoolmaster serving aboard H.M.S. Boadicea, the only such medal issued to this rare naval warrant rank. He was an Acting Schoolmaster until June 1826 when discharged upon promotion.
Fine antique yellow metal cabochon garnet line bracelet, the folded tubular links set with thirty-five oval garnets, 18.5cm L approx excluding inner clasp, 61.9g, contained in fitted 'Hunt & Roskell - late Storr & Mortimer - Jewellers & Goldsmiths to the Queen and Royal Family - 156 New Bond Street' case (see photograph of recent insurance valuation which identifies the stones as rhodolite garnets and metal tests at 18ct gold)
A pair of George III and Victorian silver-gilt fruit stands, the central dish by Paul Storr, London 1815, the base and top section by Robert Garrard London 1844, the bases stamped R and S Garrard, the two graduated dishes of oval leaf form, with raised veins, supported by vine branches and tendrils, on a shaped rocky bases, height 27.5cm, approx. weight 133.7oz. (2)These were presented at the April 2024 Antique Plate Committee (now the The Goldsmiths' Hallmark Authentication Committee), Case No. 9608.. They were passed as being hallmarked in accordance with the Hallmarking Act of 1973.
A George IV silver coffee pot on stand with a burner, by Paul Storr, London 1820, baluster form, with a chased girdle of foliate scroll decoration on a matted background, scroll handle, fluted border and cover, engraved with an armorial shield, the stand of circular form, chased foliate decoration, on three shell bracket feet, bayonet fitting burner, height 25.5cm, approx. weight 41oz. (2) The armorial is that of Howman quartering another impaling Knightly quartering Whitwick or Wightwick. In 1821 the Rev. George Ernest Howman (1797-1878) married Jane Sarah Wightwick Knightly (1797-1845).Provenance: A Private Collection.
Thomas Wordley Ltd, a gentleman's 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch, C1905, signed white dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, outer minute marker and subsidiary seconds dial, signed movement, stem wind, casemaker JR and Birmingham hallmarks for 1905, engraved with inscription to interior: 'Presented to the Revd C.S.Ward by the Parishioners of Wootton St Lawrence Nov 1907' and engraved to the inside case ' To his Grandson Rex Whistler' 'To his brother Laurence Whistler', outer case engraved with initials CSW, width 5cm, on a metal chainProvenance:Reverend Charles Slegg Ward, given to his grandson, Rex Whistler, given to his brother, Laurence Whistler, and thence by direct descent to the current owners.The Reverend Charles Slegg Ward (1840 - 1913), vicar of Wootton St Lawrence, near Basingstoke for 30 years, was presented with the watch by his grateful parishioners when he retired in 1907. His wife, Jessy Storr, was the granddaughter of the silversmith, Paul Storr. Their daughter, Helen, married a local builder and estate agent, Harry Whistler, and together they had four children, Jessy, Denis (who died young) Rex and Laurence.Rex Whistler (1905 – 1944) was a precocious draftsman who trained at The Slade, well-known for his murals and society portraits, he was a diverse and popular artist of the interwar years in England, creating theatre designs, illustrations and comic advertisements playing on his wit and humour. His patrons included Edith Sitwell, Cecil Beaton and Edwina Mountbatten. He designed entire rooms full of murals as well as creating architectural improvements and book illustrations. He was killed on the battlefield in Normandy on his first day in action in 1944. The Times received more letters about Rex than about any other victim of that War.Laurence Whistler (1912 - 2000) was devoted to Rex, who taught him much about drawing and architecture. They shared a passion for neo-classical buildings. Having intended to be an architect, Laurence became instead a celebrated glass-engraver, architectural historian, biographer, poet and designer. He was knighted for services to the Arts shortly before his death.Salisbury played a special part in both Rex and Laurence’s lives. Before the war, Rex took lease of the Walton Canonry in the Cathedral Close as a peaceful home for his elderly parents, hoping to join them in a few years. From there, Laurence married the actress, Jill Furse, in the Cathedral just after war was declared in 1939. Salisbury Cathedral’s spire appears in a number of Laurence’s engraved works, including the glass prism in the Cathedral that acknowledges his lifelong debt to his much-loved elder brother.Salisbury Museum is currently hosting the exhibition: Rex Whistler: The Artist and His Patrons (27th May – 29th September 2024) and this watch will be included in the exhibition until 5th July 2024.
A George III silver serving dish and cover on an Old Sheffield plate warming basePaul Storr, London 1816, incuse pattern number 865, base with double sun mark with faces for Matthew BoultonOval form, the domed cover with shaped outline, engraved armorial on either side with motto 'SAPERE AUDE' for Robert TOWNLEY-PARKER, with a gadroon band below, surmounted with an acanthus carrying handle within a gadroon surround, shaped-oval base with a fruiting vine border, on an Old Sheffield plate two-handled warming base, oval bellied form, reeded and acanthus handles either side on four leaf capped scroll feet, fitted with a lift-out tinned metal / copper water trough, length of dish 38.5cm, length of warming base handle to handle 46cm, weight of silver 102oz.Footnotes:These are the quartered and impaled arms of Robert TOWNLEY-PARKER (1793-1879) of Astley Hall, Cheshire and Cuerdon Hall, Lancashire and his wife Harriet BROOKE (1798-1878). They were married in 1816 at Weaverham, Cheshire.This lot was part of an extensive service of plate supplied to celebrate the marriage of Robert Townley-Parker and Harriet Brookes on the 21st December 1816.Robert TOWNLEY-PARKER was born a Cuerdon Hall, Lancashire the son of Thomas TOWNLEY-PARKER (1760-1794) of Cuerden Hall by Susannah BROOKE (1762-1852) of Astley Hall, Cheshire daughter and eventual heir of Peter BROOKE (1733-1786) of Astley Hall, Cheshire and Cuerdon Hall, Lancashire by his wife Susannah CROOKALL (1733-1789). The BROOKE family had held the Astley estate from the mid seventeenth century and before that were of Mere Hall, Cheshire. Robert Townley Parker, born 1793, succeeded to his father's estate the next year and served as High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1817, he was a Unionist Member of Parliament for the United Kingdom House of Commons constituency of Preston and a prominent Freemason. He and his wife had five sons and three daughters. Harriett BROOKE was born at Norton Priory, Cheshire the daughter of Thomas BOOKE (1760-1825) MP for Church Minshull by his wife Margaret CUNLIFFE (1763-1826).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A late 19th century amethyst and diamond set gold pendant/brooch by Storr & Mortimer, comprising a cluster of oval mixed cut amethysts, the largest to the centre measuring approx 8x10mm, within a border of pear shaped gold accents, each set to the centre with old cut diamonds, total diamond weight approx 0.25ct, with alternate claw set oval mixed cut amethysts, within a gold rope surround, diameter approx 30x38mm, detachable bale and brooch pin fittings, unmarked assessed as 18ct gold, total gross weight approx 18.7gms in original C.F Hancock retailers case for Storr & Mortimer London Provenance: this brooch was purportedly given to Ms Susannah Lines by the 6th Duke of Devonshire during her services as Housekeeper of Devonshire House in London from 1821 to 1855 possibly part of the “Russian” collection owned by the Duchess. Further details: good all stones present, one diamond chipped/damaged, clasps working, small solder mark to reverse
A George III double shell and laurel pattern silver dessert spoon and fork, each engraved with crest, motto and initials to reverse handles, hallmarked by Paul Storr, London, 1817, each approx. 16.8cm long. Weight: approx. 117.6 grams (3.7ozt) Further details: both in very good condition, marks readable, only minor tarnishing and very minor scratches.
A pair of William IV silver open salts, Paul Storr, London 1835, each on a Rococo base supporting two silver gilt lined salts and surmounted by two putti, a crest of a wyvern holding a hand in its mouth to one end and initial A to the other, 14cm x 18cm, approximately 2162g/Note: The crest is of Herbert, Earls of Pembroke. This lot bears close similarities with the Pembroke Service which was largely produced between 1834-35. Robert Henry Herbert, 12th Earl of Pembroke and 9th Earl of Montgomery (1791-1862) divided his time between his London residence at 7 Carlton House Terrace, and a Parisian residence at 19 Place Vendome, the Hotel d'Evreux. When the Earl gave up his London residence in 1851 a portion of the Storr service was sold by Christie’s. Lot 44 in that sale was catalogued as ‘A set of four double salts, of elegant scroll pattern, each with two figures of boys’ and Lot 45 ‘A pair ditto’. Whether the present lot relates to these is unknown as the initial A does not seemingly relate to the Herbert family.One numbered beneath 'No 3' and with scratch weight. Some wear, spots of discolouration to gilt interiors. The other numbered 'No 5' and with scratch weight. Gilding also slightly rubbed. General condition in line with age and usage.Provenance: Deceased estate. The crest looks to be that of Herbert (Wyvern with arm in its jaws)
Benjamin Smith.A George IV silver naturalistic milk jug, the ogee body decorated with foliate scrolls and flowerheads, the cast handle formed as entwined foliate tendrils, atop three volute scroll supports with acanthus leaf terminals, Benjamin Smith, London 1824, height 11.8cm, weight 299g/9.61ozt approxNote: This form is a known design made by Benjamin Smith and Paul Storr. Both produced goods retailed by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, royal jewellers and goldsmiths.
A Victorian silver-gilt Bacchanalian pattern fruit serving set, comprising two serving spoons, and a sugar sifting spoon or ladle with pierced shell bowl, ensuite with fitted presentation case, sponsor's mark H J Lias & Son (Henry John Lias & Henry John Lias), London 1872-3, length (of serving spoons) 22.8cm, combined weight (sans fitted case) 258g/8.29ozt approxNote: "A rare Regency pattern designed by Stothard for Rundell Bridge & Rundell, the earliest pieces dating from 1812 in the Royal Collection. Most pieces are by Paul Storr and his successors". (Pickford, 1983)
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