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A George III silver meat dish cover, by Paul Storr, London 1800, domed oval form, the handle modelled as a crest, beaded and gadroon borders, engraved with an armorial, length 54.5cm, together with a Victorian silver vension dish, Sheffield 1852 by T and N Creswick, oval form, central tree well, lead capped scroll handles, on four scroll bracket feet, engraved with a crest, length of meat dish 59cm, approx. total weight 340oz. (2) The arms are of Tempest impaling Blundell., for the marriage in 1787 of Stephen Tempest (1756-1824) of Broughton Hall, Skipton, Yorkshire to Elizabeth Blundell (1757-1845) of Ince Blundell, Lancashire.

A pair of large George III silver meat dishes, by Paul Storr, London 1810, oval form, shell and gadroon borders, engraved with two crests, scratch weights to reverse `127oz, 16dwt` and `128oz 5dwt` length 56.7cm, approx. weight 255oz. (2) the crest is that of Sturt of Crichel, Dorset.

A George III silver honey skep and stand, by Paul Storr, London 1799, the stand 1805, conventional form with a ribbon -tied ring handle, pull off cover, detachable base, gilded interior, with a later glass liner, the circular stand with a ribbon and reed border, engraved with two crests, height 12cm, approx. weight 16oz. (2) The arms are those of Godfrey impaling Chapman for Peter Godfrey of Old hall, East Bergholt, Suffolk. He married Catherine, daughter of Abel Chapman of Woodford, Essex in 1806. This followed the death in 1804 of Peter Godfrey`s first wife, Arabella, daughter of Admiral Sir Joshua Rowley, Baronet.

A pair of silver dinner plates, John Hunt and Robert Roskell, London 1873, stamped `Hunt & Roskell, Late Storr & Mortimer`, each of typical circular, lobed form within a gadrooned rim, (one with engraved inscription) 24.5cm diameter, weight for both 36oz (2)

A George III silver oval coffee biggin, by Henry Chawner on associated stand with burner, by Paul Storr, London, 1795 and 1798, overall height 11.5in, gross 24 oz.

A Victorian Sampson Mordan silver card case London 1853, of rectangular form with engraved floral and foliate decoration, with red silk lined interior, in the original retailer`s dark red leather box for Hunt & Roskell, Late Storr & Mortimer, 156 New Bond Street, the lip of the case also with the retailer`s stamp, 9.8 x 6.9cm.

An impressive pair of Victorian silver gilt five light candelabrum, by Charles Frederick Hancock, London 1873, each on heavy gadroon edged shaped quatrefoil bases with detachable intertwined strapwork above surrounding two vacant rectangular cartouches, the baluster stems cast and chased with stylised scrolls with female masks against a matted background with stag and doe heads above, the detachable scroll branches terminating with half fluted circular drip pans and baluster capitals with a matching central light, cast and chased overall with scrolls and beading, the bases stamped Hancocks & Co, 39 Bruton St., London T31, 64.5cm high 46cm diameter 350oz approximately Hancocks was founded by 1st January 1849 by Charles Frederick Hancock. He was previously a partner of Storr & Mortimer. He opened a shop on the corner of Bruton Street, New Bond Street, London, from where he advertised, in 1850, ‘As successor to Storr & Mortimer, Jeweller and Silversmith by special appointment to the Principal Sovereigns of Europe, (he) begs to return his most grateful thanks to the Nobility and Gentry for the kind patronage bestowed upon him and respectfully (informs) them he has recently established a manufactory adjoining his premises, affording him additional facilities in producing Works of Art and making every description of Plate, etc.’. The firm exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 with an impressive display of silver and subsequently appeared in Paris in 1867 and Vienna in 1873. Here Hancocks were awarded ‘solely’ the Emperors’ gold medal for Science and Art in addition to the ‘Prize Medal’. In 1856, Mr Hancock was also granted the prestigious award of designing and producing the Victoria Cross which is still made exclusively by the company today. The firm was restyled Hancock, Son & Company in 1866 on the semi retirement of Charles Frederick Hancock. His son, Mortimer, became partner with Henry Dore and Horatio Stewart. Three years later the company was renamed Hancocks & Company when his other son, Charles Frederick Junior, joined the partnership upon the complete retirement of his father.

A Victorian silver melon shaped tea pot by John Samuel Hunt (late Storr and Mortimer), London 1860, with a turned mushroom finial, a domed hinged flush cover, a leaf-capped loop handle and spout, on a shaped circular foot, engraved with the Courthope crest, 28cm (11in) long, 794g (25.5 oz) gross. Provenance: Courthope

The 15th Kings Hussars - A Victorian silver plated presentation smoker`s set comprising: cigar box,21.5cm wide and four ashtrays, each in the form of a kettle drum, 8.75cm diameter, each bearing the crest of the regiment. The box with engraved script to the interior `This box and 4 kettle drums were made from lace belonging to Captain Armitage on leaving 15th The Kings Hussars, 6th May, 1890`. Contained in an oak case with inset makers label `Hunt & Roskell, Late Storr & Mortimer Goldsmiths & Silversmiths To The Queen, New Bond St., London`, 38.5cm wide.

A Victorian silver salver, of circular shape with scalloped rim, decorated with geometric panelled decoration around a central lion rampant crest, raised on scroll feet, London 1863 by John Samuel Hunt, stamped `Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer 2554`, diameter approx 25cm.

A late Victorian silver four piece tea service, decorated overall with a dense design of Persian style floral panels and foliage, comprising a teapot, hot water pot, sugar bowl and jug, London 1879 and 1880 by Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer (John Hunt & Robert Roskell), together with a matched pair of silver sugar tongs.

A mixed lot of elctroplated items, comprising: a Victorian wine coaster in the Paul Storr manner, circular form, embossed and pierced with cherubs, lions and vine leaves, a pair of old Sheffield plated candlesticks, a swing-handled sugar basket, a goblet, a cream jug, and other items including a quantity of flatware. (qty)

A set of four George III silver Old Engish pattern tablespoons, by Paul Storr, London 1813, the terminal engraved with a monogram, approx. weight 8oz. (4)

A pair of George III silver Fiddle pattern tablespoons, by Paul Storr, London 1817, the terminals engraved with a crest, length 21.8cm, approx. weight 4oz. (2) ** The crest is that of Delius of Harrogate and Fletcher of Scotland,

A pair of George III silver Fiddle, thread and Shell pattern egg spoons, by Paul Storr, London 1816, gilded bowls, the terminals monogrammed, approx. weight 1.5oz. (2)

A George III silver fiddle thread and shell pattern salt spoon, by Paul Storr, London 1819, engraved with a crest, 11 cm long, and another silver hour glass pattern salt spoon, by Paul Storr, London 1814, engraved with a crest, 10.5 cm long (2)

Victorian silver teapot , John Hunt, London 1858 , the dumpy shaped body engraved with cartouches and scrolls, and indistinctly engraved around the footrim Hunt & Roskell late Storr & Mortimer. 21oz all in.

A PAIR OF GEORGE IV SILVER SUGAR NIPS MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1829 With cast branch form handles, applied with insects and with leaf grips 6 in. (15.2 cm.) long 2 oz. (60 gr.) View on Christie's.com

A Victorian silver christening mug, 3.25ins high, by Hunt & Roskell (late Storr & Mortimer), London 1866 (weight 5ozs), contained in wine leather covered case with velour lined interior

A Continental silver Chafing Dish, the plain circular bowl with moulded and threaded rim with turned ivory handle, the cover plain with moulded edge, fitted with an unrelated loop handle by Paul Storr, London circa 1820, 22cm diameter, 45.7oz

Penzer, N M - Paul Storr 1771-1844 Silversmith and Goldsmith, Spring Books, Hamlyn 1971, with dustwrapper.

A GEORGIAN DISH, maker Paul Storr, London 1799, of shaped circular form, the embossed rim chased and engraved with fruit and vines, 9 1/2" wide, 13ozs 18dwts (Illustrated)

A William IV spirit lamp Paul Storr, London 1834, the base of shaped circular outline formed of fluted lobes with alternate panels of plain of chased floral displays, the socle sides with moulded foot rim and pierced with acanthus scrolls, the central set lift out burner with loop handle 17cm diameter, 14.5oz

A GOOD GEORGE III SILVER CRESTED TEAPOT BY STORR & MORTIMER of early form, with turned wooden handle and finial, the base stamped Storr & Mortimer. London 1756. 9ins wide.

A PAIR OF WILLIAM IV SILVER TABLE CENTRE PIECES each in the form of baluster urn, with scrolling handle and lacquered or enamelled spray of poppies, globe artichokes and other flowers, the vase with acanthus casting and on three scallop feet. Hall marked London 1832, makers mark on one P. S. (Paul Storr ent. 1793), 15" high, approximately 2.2kg (weight of bases).

A fine set of four George III silver salt cellars, by Paul Storr, London 1816, panelled oval form, applied with trailing oak leaves and acorns, the handles modelled as branches, on four acanthus leaf mounted shell scroll bracket feet, gilded interiors, engraved with two crests, numbered 5, 6,7,and 8, length handle to handle 14cm, height 5.2cm, approx. weight 44oz. (4) ** Provenance: Sir Henry Russell, (1751-1836) 1st Baronet, and thence by descent to the current owner.

A fine set of four George III silver two-handled sauce tureens and covers, by Paul Storr, London 1816, panelled oval form, applied with trailing oak leaves and acorns, the handles modelled as branches, the pull off cover with fluted decoration and a finial modelled as a rampant lion holding a cross, on four acanthus leaf mounted shell scroll bracket feet, engraved with two armorials, the interiors with silver liners, numbered 5, 6,7,and 8, length handle to handle 26cm, height 16.5cm, approx. weight 256oz. (4) Provenance: Sir Henry Russell, (1751-1836) 1st Baronet, and thence by descent to the current owner. Sir Henry Russell was born in Dover, third son of Michael Russell (1711-1793, controller of the Naval Victualling Yard there. He was educated at Charterhouse and Queen`s College Cambridge and then was appointed a Commissioner of Bankruptcy in 1775. In 1782, two years after his first wife died in child labour, he married Anne Whitworth with whom he went on to have five sons and four daughters. He was appointed a Judge in the Indian Courts in 1797 and Chief Justice of Bengal in 1806. He was created a Baronet in 1812 and retired from the Indian service in 1813. He died at 62 Wimpole Street, London in 1836. These four tureens were originally part of a set of eight, which are mentioned an accompanying `Estimate of plate on approbation for Sir Henry Russell Bart. P. Rundell Bridge and Rundell, December 20th 1815.` They cost £415 and 10s. The other four tureens from this set appear in the Christie`s Bi- Centinery Review of the year October 1965 - July 1966, page 125. They were from the collection of Neville Hamwee and fetched £3,300.

A set of five George IV silver Fiddle and Thread pattern dessert forks and four dessert spoons, by Paul Storr, London 1821, approx. weight 14oz. (9)

A George III silver Kings Hour Glass salt spoon, by Paul Storr, London 1814, the terminal engraved with a crest, plus a George III silver Fiddle and Shell pattern salt spoon, by Paul Storr, London 1819, the terminal engraved with a crest, approx. weight 1.2oz. (2)

A pair of George III silver gilt grape scissors, by Paul Storr, London 1818, with trailing vine and reed handles, 9.5cm long

A George III oval entree dish and cover by Paul Storr, the crested, shallow domed lid with ivory finial, the base with gadrooned border and reeded loop carrying handles, 36cm. wide, London, 1798, 31.73ozs.

A George IV silver teapot of circular squat form, the hinge lid with flower finial, flanked by a foliate capped scroll handle and scroll spout, London 1829 by Paul Storr, detailed `Storr & Mortimer 55` to base, length approx 24.5cm.

Novam Testamentum, Geneva Jacobi Storr, 1627 Latin/Greek

A William IV silver teapot by Paul Storr, for Storr & Mortimer, London 1930, gourd shape with a domed lid, cast floral finial, chased and embossed with flowers and foliate, scrolling tendrils, within a scrolled outline, twin crests with a demi griffin and thistle and strap, fruitwood handle, raised on three scrolled feet, 18cms, (7") and a matching pear-shaped hot water jug, 21cms, (8¼"), 48ozs gross, (2).

JONES, Kenneth Crisp, The Silversmiths of Birmingham and Their Marks 1750-1980, contributors Banister, Berry, Gilbert and Kynaston, PENZER, N.M., Paul Storr 1771-1844, Silversmith and Goldsmith pub 1954, and KAUFFMAN, Henry J, The Colonial Silversmith, His Techniques and His Products, pub 1969 (3)

A Victorian Egg Cruet for Six, John Samuel Hunt, for Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer, London 1858, the plateau of lappeted shaped circular form supporting pedestal semi-ovoid cups, each with lion rampant engraved crest, central stem lift, on three outscroll feet, chased and engraved with trellis and formalised strapwork, 20cm high; and six associated egg/teaspoons, 31 1/4oz all in; and A Butter Dish Stand and Cover, En Suite, the glass body now lacking, the stand 19.5cm diameter, the cover 12.8cm diameter, combined weight 13 3/4oz (2)

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SAUCE TUREENS AND COVERS compressed circular with lion mask and ring handles between beaded palmette borders, the domed cover with pineapple knop, crested, 16cm h, by Hunt & Roskell and marked HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR & MORTIMER 3193, London 1864, 56ozs++Both in fine condition

An Elizabeth II hallmarked silver honey pot, in the form of a bee-skep, a copy of the famous George III original by Paul Storr, the domed cover with bee finial enclosing a glass line (liner cracked), standing on a circular plate, CJ Vander Ltd, London 1976, height 9.5cm (Illustrated).

Hunt & Roskell, London, an 18ct gold full hunter pocket watch, having a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, blued steel spade hands and signed ‘Hunt & Roskell, London’, the chain fusee three-quarter plate movement having a plain three-arm balance to the lever escapement with an engraved backcock, the backplate signed ‘Hunt & Roskell, 156 New Bond St, London, No. 11068’, the full hunter case having engine turned decoration to the front and back and hallmarked for 18ct gold, London 1896 with the case maker’s initial’s ‘H.W’, diameter: 45mm. * Hunt & Roskell was the final partnership in a business that started as Paul Storr & Mortimer, then Mortimer & John Hunt after the dissolving of the former in 1838 with an address at 156 New Bond Street, before Mortimer retired in 1843 allowing Robert Roskell jnr and C.F. Hancock to take an interest before the latter set up on his own account in 1849 leaving Hunt and Roskell as sole proprietors.

A George III silver fiddle pattern fish slice by Paul Storr London 1817 the blade with pierced decoration the terminal crested length 30.5cm approx. weight 6oz.

A set of six George III silver fiddle, thread and shell pattern table spoons, maker Paul Storr, London 1811, 17oz

A 19TH CENTURY OAK AND METAL BOUND SILVER TRUNK, with fitted original tray interior and brass label `Hunt and Roskell` late Storr & Mortimer, 156 New Bond Street, London`, 25" wide

A good George III half-fluted hot water pot, button finial, flush-hinged domed cover, acanthus capped scroll handle, gadrooned rim, the spout applied with shell and acanthus cut-card work, flower, shell and leafy scroll cast border, bun feet, ivory insulators, 22cm high, Paul Storr, London 1815, 35oz gross The maker`s mark is the eighth version used by Storr, registered on 21st October 1813 Penzer, N. M., Paul Storr 1771 - 1844: Silversmith and Goldsmith, The Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd (London 1971), p. 82

A good William IV half-reeded baluster cream jug and bowed circular sugar basin, scroll capped handles, chased and embossed with central bands of flowers and scrolling foliage on a matted ground, centred to recto and verso by a vacant leafy C-scroll cartouches, scroll bases cast with anthemions and leafy scrolls, gilt interiors, the sugar basin 21cm over handles, Paul Storr, London 1835, 25oz gross (2) The maker`s mark is the tenth version used by Storr, registered on 2nd September 1833 Penzer, N. M., Paul Storr 1771 - 1844: Silversmith and Goldsmith, The Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd (London 1971), p. 83

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. (Military) Knight Commanders neck badge, gold and enamels, hallmarked London 1814, partial makers mark of Thomas and Henry Davies, with original oak wreath ring and 96mm wide neck cravat complete with gold clasp fitments, in its Storr and Mortimer fitted case of issue, nearly extremely fine and a very rare survival in this state £2500-3000

Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Sowar Meer Raheem, 5th Irreglr. Cavy.) fitted with original hook and slip-on bar suspension, small correction to unit, otherwise very fine £350-400 First sold at Debenham, Storr & Sons in December 1897 when part of a group with Cabul 1842 and Defence of Jellalabad (Flying Victory). This last medal was sold in our sale of 17 September 2009 (Lot 38).

A Regency serving dish. Paul Storr, London 1816, of shaped scalloped outline with heavily cast shell and scroll border, the interior with engraved crest. 34cm wide, 35oz

A Victorian large seven bar Toast Rack of ogee form with central handle on scroll feet, London 1853, maker: ISH, Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer

A Victorian Teapot floral embossed and engraved crest, flower finial and leafage scroll handle, London 1874, maker: Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer, 24oz

A late Victorian silver gilt mug, by Alfred Benson and Hugh Webb for Hunt and Roskell, London 1892, of slightly conical form on a spreading foot, the body modelled in high relief with mythical birds and putti amongst scrolling foliage, inscribed `Hunt and Roskell, Late Storr and Mortimer` to the rim of the foot and `Kenneth Murray Kennedy from his Grandmother Emily Kennedy, October 1895` to the base, 10.25cm, 12oz.

A George III Silver Gilt Dessert Dish, Paul Storr, London 1812, of shaped circular form edged with textured vine leaves, 30cm diameter, 20oz

A Victorian silver goblet, by Hunt & Roskell, wasted lobed form, on a knoped tapered stem and circular spreading foot, having worked design with garlands of fruit, dated London 1860, the base of foot bearing Hunt & Roskell late Storr & Mortimer 612, 17cm high

A Victorian silver claret jug, modelled in the form of a Greek askos, the rim applied with two recumbent goats flanking a leaf-capped scroll handle above an applied cherub, the body with a matt finish, the handle inscribed `Willm Henry Wills from Charles Dickens`, London 1859 by John Samuel Hunt, the foot inscribed `Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer 218`, height approx 21.5cm. Note: William Henry Wills and Charles Dickens began their long association in 1846, when Wills became sub-editor to Dickens on Daily News. Wills went on to become one of Dickens` closest friends in later life. Provenance: this jug is the subject of a letter from Dickens to Wills, dated 5th April 1862: "My Dear Wills: A little packet will come to you to-day from Hunt and Roskell`s: almost at the same time, I think, as this note. The packet will contain a Claret Jug. I hope it is a pretty thing in itself for your table, and I know that you and Mrs. Wills will like it none the worse because it comes from me. It is not made of perishable material, and is so far expressive of our friendship. I have had your name and mine set upon it, in token of our many years of mutual reliance and trustfulness. It will never be so full of wine, as it is to-day of affectionate regard. Ever faithfully yours, Charles Dickens." Reference: Lehmann, R.C. (editor). Charles Dickens as Editor, being letters written by him to William Henry Wills, his sub-editor. London: 1912. (pp.307 and 308). Editor`s footnote (p.308) by Lehmann (great-nephew to Wills): "This claret jug, fashioned in silver after the model of an Etruscan jug, is now in my possession, having been bequeathed to me by Mrs. Wills." A copy of this book is included in the lot.

A matched set of six George III and William IV silver old English pattern table forks five by Paul Storr London 1816 one by Mary Chawner London 1835 the reverse of the terminals engraved with a crest approx. weight 14oz. (6)

A set of six George III silver Coburg pattern table spoons by Paul Storr London 1812 the reverse of the bowls with an oyster heel approx. weight 20 oz. (6)

A George III silver Fiddle Thread and Shell pattern meat skewer by Paul Storr London 1818 with a ring handle the terminal crested length 35.4cm approx. weight 4oz.

A set of three Victorian silver chamber candlesticks by John Hunt & Robert Roskell, Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer, London 1874, with detachable sconces, reel capitals, leaf-capped S-scroll handles, lobed bases and each on a collet foot, only one with a conical extinguisher, engraved with a crest below a coronet, 14.5cm (5.75in) diameter, 1365g (48 oz). This is the crest of WARD, Earl of Dudley. This title was recreated in 1860 when William Humble, 11th baron Ward was created Earl of Dudley Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports

A George IV silver tea pot, by Paul Storr, London 1825, of round compressed form, domed hinged cover, and on a rim foot, later presentation inscription, 27cm (10.25 ins) long, 527g (16.95 oz) gross Inscription of Crimean War interest, which reads ` From - Lieut Colonel Mark Wood - Coldstream Guards - to - James Clark - in remembrance of his careful attention to his interests - during his absence in the Crimea - 1854 and 1855` Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports

A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN FIGURAL SILVER SALTS BY HUNT & ROSKELL, each well cast as a boy and a girl in 18th Century costume holding a basket and on shaped, stepped square base, London 1901, each marked on the base "Hunt & Roskell Ltd late Storr & Mortimer" and numbered "2270" both in good condition An almost matching but later pair of figures were sold in our Spring auction on 7th April 2009, lot 97

George III Fiddle, Thread and Shell pattern Teaspoon, with engraved armorial, Paul Storr, London 1814, two Fiddle pattern Teaspoons, Charles Boyton II, London 1879, 72cms, (3).