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Click here to subscribeA pair of George III silver chamber sticks, by Paul Storr, London 1808, circular form, reeded borders, with drip pans and conical snuffers, engraved with a crest and motto, diameter 15.5cm, approx. weight 26oz. (2) The crest is that of Lowther, environed by the Garter and ensigned by the appropriate coronet for the 1st Earl of Lonsdale. Wlilliam Lowther was born on 29 December 1757, and he succeeded his cousin as baronet in 1788. He represented Cumberland and later Rutland in Parliament from 1780-1802. He served as Lord Lieutenant of Cumberland and Westmorland until his death in 1844. On 7th April 1807 Sir William was created Earl of Londsale, an honour followed by the Garter on the 18 July.
A fine Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer stemmed cup, the bowl cast and chased with Baroque masks, wild animals, groups of flowers and fruit, a domed foot panelled with masks and leaf garlands, London 1869. Presentation inscription Harold Ward Smith, April 1870. Maker`s mark and maker`s inscription to the foot rim. Fitted leather box. Height 8cm. 11.5oz. (See illustration)
Drocourt. A rare silver striking carriage clock, white enamel dial signed Hunt & Roskell, London, the repeating movement with Drocourt`s stamp and numbered 27156, replaced lever platform, in a silver gorge case, the base inscribed Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer, no. 327, hallmarked London 1891, 12cm h, in a fitted velvet travelling case with plate key. (2)
A matched silver four piece tea and coffee service, to include; a Paul Storr two handled sugar bowl, London 1836, embossed with flowers and foliage, 11cm high, weight 13.5oz, and three pieces by John Samuel Hunt, Hunt & Roskell, Storr and Mortimer, London 1853, each piece of embossed scrolling floral and foliate form, with floral knop and scroll handle, to include; a coffee pot, 23cm high, weight 26oz, a teapot, 14cm high, weight 26.5oz and a cream jug, weight 10oz, 14.5cm high (4)
An impressive Victorian five piece silver tea service London 1862-1865, maker John Samuel Hunt, each piece stamped Hunt & Roskell, Late Storr & Mortimer, comprising a kettle on stand with hallmarked burner, a teapot, coffee pot, cream jug and sugar basin, with engraved decoration, weight 189.4oz
A George III teapot Paul Storr, London 1810, of compressed form with reeded girdle and gadrooned borders and rims, the body with engraved crest and armorial, the large spout with acanthus details, `C` scroll handle with foliate thumbpiece, the slightly domed hinged cover with foliate hinge and bun finial 11.5cm high, 20.5oz See Illustration.
A late George III silver hot water pot with stand and burner, the hot water pot of bluster form, with gadroon and shell cast borders, central engraved armorial and serpent and wings cast supports to the scroll carved ivory handle, the stand with three ring handles, raised on three leaf capped lion`s paw and shell cast feet, by Paul Storr, London 1810-1811, 27.5cm high, 94.5oz total
A fine tea service by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, comprising a teapot and two graduated urns, the set is inspired by the Warwick vase, the teapot has a flat lid with a vine finial, maximum height 19.5cm, 57oz., the larger bowl, height 12cm, 32.5oz., the second 10cm, 23oz., each piece bears the hallmark for London 1821 with the maker`s mark of Phillip Rundell, each piece stands on a square base which is inscribed Rundell Bridge et Rundell Aurifices Regis Londini, and each piece is engraved with an armorial and crest. The set comes in a fitted oak chest, velvet lined, inside the printed label Rundell Bridge & Company, Jewellers, Goldsmith, Watchmaker`s etc., to their Majesties and all the Royal Family, 32 Ludgate Hill, London. NOTE: In the 1770s fragments of a massive Roman marble vase were found in a lake at the Villa of the Emperor Hadrian at Tivoli, after much restoration it was housed in a special house built for it at Warwick Castle. In the early 19th century numerous silver copies were made based on engravings of the restored vase by Piranesi, most of these bore the mark of Paul Storr, the vase shows the busts of Bacchus, Silenus and Ariadne. (See illustration)
A mixed lot of silver items, comprising: a pair of modern goblets celebrating the 500 year anniversary of York Minster, Birmingham 1973, a pair of Fiddle pattern tablespoons by Paul Storr, London 1819, a George III silver cream jug, London 1782, a pair of dwarf candlesticks, six various napkin rings, a cased set of six teaspoons and a set of four teaspoons, approx. weight 25oz. (qty)
Royal interest, a pair of George III silver wine labels, by Paul Storr, London 1812, rectangular form, gadroon border, incised `SHERRY` and `PORT`, length 6cm, approx. weight 1.10z. (2) The Coronet above letters is for the Heir Apparent, the badge below is for the Prince of Wales, and this is for The Prince Regent. He was created Prince of Wales within a week of his birth in August 1762. Because of his father`s incapacity he was created Prince Regent in 1811. He acceded to the crown as George IV in 1820.
A Victorian silver teapot, by John Samuel Hunt, London 1851, also stamped Hunt and Roskell, late Storr and Mortimer, lobed circular form, simulated branch spout and scroll handle, oak leaf mounts, the hinged cover with an acorn finial, on four scroll bracket feet, engraved with a crest, length handle to spout 25.2cm, approx. weight 23oz.
A George IV silver oil and vinegar cruet set by Paul Storr, rectangular form stand with shell and scroll corners and gadrooned edge, central loop handle with two circular supports containing facetted glass bottles with stoppers, raised on shell and scroll feet, maker Paul Storr, London 1826, wt 14oz, height 23cm.
A pair of late Victorian two light two branch candelabra by Hunt & Roskell (Alfred Benson & Henry Hugh Webb), London 1891, retailed by Hunt & Roskell late Storr & Mortimer, no. 118, with detachable sconces, part lobed capitals, double C-scroll branches with a leafy flambeau centre, the reeded tapered stems with swags, the domed fluted bases with a laurel border, engraved with a crest, 38cm (15in) high, the branches 1308g (42.05 oz), the bases loaded. The crest of ADAM, BAILLIE, CRAWFORD, DALLAS and many other families.
A George IV silver circular salver by Paul Storr, London 1820, with a cast shell and foliate border, chased and engraved with flowers and two vacant rocaille cartouches with punched decoration between, the centre engraved with a coat of arms, on three shell and vine feet, 26cm (10.25in) diameter, 930g (29.9 oz) The arms are for COCKAYNE of Ashbourne, Derbyshire impaling another.?
"Edwardian silver presentation circular punch bowl with two scroll handles, on a raised foot, with inscription `Presented to Robert T Macfarlane (of Macfarlane Lang biscuits and cakes) etc, and date March 1942, by H&R, London 1903, 28.5cm dia, 1550grs/ 49.8oz, (The base stamped Hunt & Roskell Ltd, Late Storr & Mortimer, 2445)"
A late-Victorian silver two handled cup and cover, by John Hunt and Robert Roskell, London 1895, also engraved Hunt and Roskell, Late Storr and Mortimer, classical vase form, part fluted decoration, foliate capped reeded scroll handles, embossed with trailing swags and classical medallions, pull off domed cover, on a raised foliate circular foot, height 37.5cm, approx. weight 52oz.
A George III silver meat dish cover, by Paul Storr, London 1801, rectangular domed form, canted corners, gadroon border, the detachable reeded handle part marked, engraved with an armorial, length 27cm, approx. weight 30oz. The arms are the Royal arms of George III incorporating the changes made with effect 1 January 1801 after, at Napoleon`s insistence, Great Britain dropped its anachronistic claim to the Kingdom of France.
A quantity of assorted books relating to silver; including Penzer, N M; Paul Storr 1771-1844 Silversmith and Goldsmith; two copies (edition 2 and American edition 1) of The Collector`s Dictoionary of the Silver and Gold of Great Britain and North America, by Michael Clayton; and eight other reference books. (11).
The Most Ancient and Noble Order of the Thistle, a fine early Victorian breast star by Hunt & Roskell, silver with gold and enamel appliquŽ centre, circa 1840, 74m x 73mm, the reverse centre inscribed with maker’s name ‘Hunt & Roskell, late Storr Mortimer & Hunt, 156 New Bond Street, London’, fitted with gold pin for wearing, extremely fine £5000-7000
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, G.C.B. (Military) Knight Grand Cross breast star by Storr & Mortimer, silver with gold and enamel appliquŽ centre, circa 1840, 88m x 84mm, the reverse centre inscribed with maker’s name ‘STORR & MORTIMER, Jewellers to the Queen, 156 New Bond Street’, fitted with gold pin for wearing and contained in its red leather fitted case, the inner silk lining with retailer’s details ‘Hunt & Roskell (Late Storr, Mortimer & Hunt) Jewellers & Goldsmiths to the Queen and Royal Family, 156, New Bond Street’, nearly extremely fine £1800-2200
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. (Military) Knight Commander’s breast star by Storr & Mortimer, silver with gold and enamel appliquŽ centre, the three enamelled crowns set on a translucent white enamel ground, circa 1835-40, 74mm diameter, the reverse centre inscribed with maker’s name ‘Storr & Mortimer’, fitted with gold pin for wearing, some chipping to enamels, otherwise good very fine and a scarce piece by this maker £1200-1400
A George III teapot Paul Storr, London 1810, of compressed form with reeded girdle and gadrooned borders and rims, the body with engraved crest and armorial, the large spout with acanthus details, C scroll handle with foliate thumbpiece, the slightly domed hinged cover with foliate hinge and bun finial 11.5cm high 20.5oz
A Victorian silver tankard, by John Samuel Hunt, London 1855, stamped ‘Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer 7871’ around the base, of tapering cylindrical form with two moulded girdles, overall chased with devices from the Feasts of the Gods, engraved with a crest with motto above and ‘J B N Entwisle’ below within an oval cartouche, also engraved ‘From the Rochdale Hunt’ around the base, gilt interior, 18 cm high ensuite a salver, by John Samuel Hunt, London 1856, stamped Hunt Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer 8434 on base, of circular form with flared rim chased with masks and fruit within arabesque motifs, engraved with crests and inscribed, 20 cm diameter, 45 oz (2) John Bertie Norreys Entwisle had public service in his blood. He was an only son, born in 1856 at Foxholes near Rochdale, to a family in which his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had all been High Sheriffs of Lancashire. His grandfather was also MP for Rochdale. The family made their money through the Lancashire woollen mills. John Entwisle subsequently moved to the Midlands where he became a successful local businessman. Census records for 1881 show him living as a bachelor in North Kilworth with a household retinue of nine. It was in that year that he married Sophia Dalton, niece of Baron Lisgar, the second Governor General of Canada.
A VICTORIAN SILVER GILT CUP the form derived from Paul Storr`s Theocritus Cup designed by John Flaxman, RA and made for Queen Charlotte in 1812-13, chased with a trellis of flowers and foliage on a matted ground, the lower part reeded, 13cm h, by Edward Barnard & Sons and engraved for the retailer, HALL & CO, 56 KING ST MANCHESTER, London 1880, 10ozs 10dwts ++In good condition
A WILLIAM IV SILVER GILT CANDELABRUM BY PAUL STORR of five lights, chased with spume, seashells and matting, the nozzles and sconces with shells alternating with flowers, on curling, leafy enveloped and reeded branches around a central cluster of four large leaves and conforming inverted baluster, scaly knopped pillar, lobed triform base and volute feet, 66cm h, maker`s mark, London 1834, 123ozs ++The gilding on the foot rubbed in places. In otherwise fine condition and fully marked
A WILLIAM IV-VICTORIAN COMPOSED TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE similarly engraved with scrolling foliage and rocaille, coffee pot 25cm h, all London, the coffee pot by Paul Storr and marked STORR & MORTIMER, 1835 (the flower knop by A B Savory & Sons) the teapot by Edward Barnard & Sons and the cream jug and sugar bowl by Wrangham & Moulson, 1844, 77ozs (4) ++All except the teapot crested, the lot in good condition. Long in the local present vendor`s family ownership