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Click here to subscribeA George III silver two-handled sauce tureen and coverPaul Storr, London 1799Oval form, the gadrooned rim with leaf motif, upright angular handles, the slightly curved cover with domed centre, with leaf embellished ribbed handle, the cover and body with engraved crest, length handle to handle 23.5cm, weight 21.6oz.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George III silver salverPaul Storr, London 1808 Circular form with gadroon rim interspersed with small anthemions, engraved arms to the centre belong to Alexander ERSKINE (1775-1855), on four shell scroll bracket feet, diameter 25.7cm, weight 26.5oz.Footnotes:The arms belong to Alexander ERSKINE (1775-1855), formerly of Bath and then Bryanston Square Middlesex who also had properties in Balthill Forfar, Longhance Aberdeenshire and Lima Jamaica, and his first wife Elizabeth JACKSON daughter of Robert JACKSON of Hampton Jamaica and earlier of Cumberland and Combhay Devon. They married in 1798 but had no issue. Alexander ERSKINE married for a second time in 1810 Elizabeth BRISSETT of Hampton Jamaica. He was the son of John ERSKINE (died 1786) of Lima Jamaica, by Elizabeth IRVINE (1747-1808) daughter of James IRVING the elder. This line of the ERSKINE family were descended as heirs from the ancient baronial family of ERSKINE of Dun near Montrose, Scotland which was confirmed in 1833 by matriculation in the Lyon Office, and it is the arms of that family that are displayed in dexter.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A pair of George III cast silver CLARET wine labelsPaul Storr, London 1817 Shaped form with Bacchus peering over bunches of grapes, pierced title, further bunches of grapes below with scrolls, length 6.2cm, weight 2oz. (2)Footnotes:Property of a private collector.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George III cast silver GOLDEN SHERRY wine labelPaul Storr, London 1817 Shaped form with Bacchus peering over bunches of grapes, pierced title, further bunches of grapes below with scrolls, length 6cm, weight 0.8oz.Footnotes:Property of a private collector.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George III silver egg cruetPaul Storr, London 1796 Shaped-oval frame with wavy outline enclosing six circular receivers, each fitted with a removable egg cup, with gilt interiors, centred with a carrying handle, the whole on six ball feet, one egg cup only stamped with Paul Storr maker's mark, each cup engraved with two crests, these are the crests of the family of HOPE-VERE, length 23cm, weight 17.2oz.Footnotes:These are the crests of the family of HOPE-VERE of Craigie Hall and Blackwood, Lanarkshire. The assay date of 1796 leads us to expect that the owner of the crests will be William HOPE VERE (1736-1811) who was son of Charles HOPE VERE (1710-1791) by Helen Catherine WEIR (1716-1743) daughter of William WEIR (born 1696) of Blackwood by Christian HOPE-VERE of Anstruther. In 1775 William HOPE VERE married Sophia CORRIE (born 1745) of Dumfries.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George III silver four bottle decanter standPaul Storr, London 1797 The cruciform stand with canted corners and fluted supports, a reeded open frame with four square spaces for the placement of cut-glass decanters with stoppers, two original bottles remaining, a circular stopper holder between each, the central post terminating in a rectangular loop handle, to the base four supporting casters, the wheels made of ivory; together with a pair of elaborate looped entrée dish handles, ribbed with shell and foliate decoration, Paul Storr, part marked with duty mark and lion passant, also incuse stamped 573 , height 26cm, weight total 30oz. (3)Footnotes:Property of a private collector.The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). With non-transferable reference (G8L3CAHM)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George IV silver four bottle condiment setPhilip Rundell London 1822, one bottle mount Paul Storr 1816 The frame of square form, gadroon rim with acanthus and shell corners, with four lion mask capped pillars supporting the four circular receivers, with a shell capped side carrying handle, centre of frame with engraved crest used by the ANTROBUS family, fitted with four silver double lipped mounted collars, glass bodies and stoppers, height of bottles 13cm, weight of frame 20oz.Footnotes:This is the crest used by the ANTROBUS family of Antrobus Hall, Cheshire and Rutherford co. Roxburgh. The family's principal residence is Antrobus Hall which they occupied in ancient time and regained ownership of at the time of assay (1822) for this item. Sir Edmund ANTROBUS (1752-1826), who in 1815 was created Baronet Antrobus of Cheshire. Sir Edmund ANTROBUS was never married and by special remainder the Baronetcy passed to the son of his brother, Sir Edmund ANTROBUS (1792-1870) 2nd Baronet.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A pair of Victorian silver cruetsHunt & Roskell, London 1868, incuse stamped 'HUNT AND ROSKELL / LATE / STORR & MORTIMER / 4964' A quatrefoil stand, with a decorative open frame for holding three cut-glass silver mounted mustard, pepper and cayenne pots, the cayenne with integrated original spoon, and a gilt lined open salt with matched Charles Boyton II spoon, to one side a leaf-capped scroll handle, all on four scroll feet, one set missing the cayenne pot and spoon, height 12cm, length 12cm. (2)Footnotes:Property of a private collector.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Victorian four piece tea set, A Victorian four piece tea set, John Samuel Hunt, London, 1858 and Richard Gosling, London, 1867, gross weight 69.92ozt.Overall condition good to fairHot water jug - insulators discoloured and cracked, marked to base 'Hunt & Roskell Late Storr & Mortimer 9429'Teapot - lid does not shut completely to, some discolouration and cracking to insulators, scratches to base, numbered to rim but indistinct, dentedMilk jug - marked indistinctly 'Hunt & Roskell......9356' to baseSugar pot - Richard Gosling hallmark, marked 'Garrards, Panton Street, London' to base, with crest to cartouche
* Allom (Thomas, 1804-1872). Follaton House, Devonshire, circa 1828, monochrome watercolour with traces of pencil on paper, mount aperture 13 x 23 cm (5 1/8 x 9 ins), framed and glazed (31.5 x 40.5 cm), verso with label of Tho's Agnew & Sons, London, with attribution and title, together with A Palladian Mansion with Wings, watercolour and pencil on paper, sheet size 73 x 124 mm (2 7/8 x 4 7/8 ins), laid down, window mounted, framed and glazed (24.5 x 28.5 cm), verso with gallery label of William Drummond, London, with title, attribution, and provenance note: Ex colln. Amy Storr, the architect's daughter, Hugh Allom, Vincent Allom', (neither examined out of frames)QTY: (2)NOTE:This view of Follaton House, near Totnes in Devon, is Allom's original study for the plate in Devonshire Illustrated, published 1829 by Fisher & Co., London. Follaton House was extensively redesigned by George Repton in 1826.
A LARGE GEORGE III SILVER TUREEN AND COVER,London c.1802, mark of Paul Storr, of oval form, the domed lid with acanthus capped and foliate loop handle, the body with gadrooned rim twin cast scroll side handles and raised on four scroll feet (125 troy ozs). 37cm wide, 35cm highCondition Report: Please see images
An early Victorian silver card tray, shaped circular with ribbon tied reeded border, the body profusely engraved with scrolling foliage, the centre with Coat-of-Arms and mantle, on four scrolling foliate feet, hallmarked by Paul Storr, London, 1838, retailer's stamp: STORR & MORTIMER and numbered: 127., approx 13.48 ozt (419.4 grams) and approx 15cm diam,
Silver posy vase hallmarked Sheffield 1962 James Dixon & Sons Ltd, another smaller trumpet shaped vase with flared rim, hallmarked Birmingham 1905, both with weighted bases, two decanter labels by P H Vogel & Co, with silver centres mounted in ornate silver-plate, based on originals by Paul Storr, cased hallmarked silver shakers, three silver spoons, thimble etc, silver plated candelabra etc
Charles Reily and George Storer, England. Large sterling trophy, punch bowl or tureen, 1840. The sterling tureen is decorated with scrolling foliate motifs and flowers, and has wonderful horse handles. With a later inscription reading "L.E. Senor Spruille Braden y Senora Las amigos de Buanos Aires 19 Mayo - 21 Septiembre 1945." This equestrian themed trophy was given to the famous ambassador Spruille Braden while he served in Argentina in 1945. The style and quality is similar to the silversmith Paul Storr. Marked below the handle.Height: 11 1/2 in x width: 18 1/2 in x depth: 12 3/4 in. Weight: 121.6 Troy oz.
A pair of George III oval glass hobnail design vases with silver rims by Paul Storr, London 1807, 11cm.Condition report:There is a large chip the the edge of the base rim on one, along with some other small nibbles. The other has small chips around the base rim also. There are some small nibbles and chips to the edges of the bowls. Silver parts are a little pitted in places but are other complete and secure. Please see the added photos online.
A Victorian small silver centrepiece by John Samuel Hunt (Hunt & Roskell late Storr & Mortimer), with tri-dolphin supports and cusped base, with engraved crest and inscription, London, 1858, height 16.3cm, 17oz.**CONDITION REPORT**Quite tarnished. Engraved inscription and crest a little tired. Base a little loose in situ. Hallmarks clear.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
George III silver entree dish and cover, of rounded rectangular form, the base with oblique gadrooned edge, the cover with foliate mounted serpent ring handle, engraved with crest to each side, hallmarked Paul Storr, London 1804, including handle H12cm not including handle H8cm W29.5cm D20.5cm, approximate weight 59.28 ozt (1843.8 grams)Condition Report:Good overall condition, with some surface scratches, and a few deeper scratches.Hallmarks with some slight wear, but still clear and legible.
George III silver twin handled sucrier, of part fluted oval form with oblique gadrooned rim with shell and palmette cast detail, twin acanthus mounted curved handles and gilt interior, hallmarked Paul Storr, London, date letter worn and indistinct, including handles H12.5cm bowl L17cm, approximate weight 15.44 ozt (480 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, predominantly in the form of surface scratches and nicks.Body with a few small indentations.Gilding to interior with some slight wear towards rim.Hallmarks with some wear, particularly to date letter.
PAUL STORR and ROBERT HENNELL. An early 19th century matched 4 piece silver tea service of compressed spherical and baluster forms with engraved decoration and vacant cartouches comprising teapot, London, 1838, Robert Hennell; hot water jug, London 1835, Paul Storr (stamped Storr and Mortimer) sugar basin and cream jug, London 1836, Paul Storr, 73.5oz ******In good condition overall. The hot water jug has minor dent in the vacant cartouche, otherwise all ok with good gilding to interiors of cream and sugarIVORY REF LF5LNA3S
A George III silver-gilt caster John Emes, London 1798, of vase outline, with an engraved cypher of Queen Charlotte in a laurel wreath and a foliate border to the rim, the domed screw-off lid with pierced detail and engraved floral detail, raised on a circular spreading foot with similar foliate borderDimensions:Height: 10.5cm, weight: 2.5ozNote: Note:Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), wife of King George III, was a known patron of the arts and also a collector of silver. Born Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1744, she married King George III in 1761 and moved to St James's Palace from her royal residence in northern Germany. Queen Charlotte gave birth to fifteen children during her marriage and accrued a large collection of art before passing away in 1818, aged 74.As an active collector, her cypher can be found on many of pieces that span her lifetime, from wick trimmers to ornate tea services. It is also revealing to note the chosen silversmiths of the day such as Robert Garrard, Paul Storr and John Emes, were particular favourites of hers.Recent examples at auction include large pair of silver entrée dishes, complete with Queen Charlotte's cypher, 1805, by Robert Garrard, sold for £5,625 at Chiswick Auctions on Wednesday 20th October 2021, lot 672.John Emes (1762-1810) began his career as an apprentice to William Woollet in 1796, striking up a partnership with silversmith Henry Chawner that same year. Emes registered his independent hallmark in London in 1798, marking the ending of his previous partnership with Chawner. Emes continued to work as a silversmith, painter, and engraver until his death in 1810. His wife, Rebecca Emes, and brother, William Emes, successfully continued the business, partnering with Edward Barnard, until Rebecca's death circa 1828. Emes specialised in tea and coffee services and was a favourite among aristocrats and royals.
A GEORGE III SET OF THREE SILVER GRADUATED OVAL MEAT PLATESPAUL STORR, LONDON 1811 With gadroon and shell rims, engraved with a coat of Arms and motto GOD BE MY GUIDE, numbered 744, 745, 74856.5cm, 49.5cm and 43.5cm8399g (approximately 270 oz) The armorial is that of Richard BUTLER (1775-1819), 10th Baron Cahir or Caher, of Caher Castle co. Tipperary, who was later (in 1816) created Viscount Cahir and Earl of Glengall, all in the Irish Peerage. He was the son of James BUTLER (died 1788), 9th Baron Cahir, by Sarah NICHOLS and in 1793 married Emily JEFFERYES. After the Act of Union in 1801 he served in the English House of Lords as one of the 28 Irish representatives peers. The blazon:quarterly of four - 1,4: subquarterly - one: argent, a cross calvary gules thereon a representation of our Saviour or (borne in memory of the family having fought against the infidels). two: or a chief indented azure. three: gules, three covered cups or (Butler). four: ermine, a saltier gules (FitzGerald of Desmond). A bordure ermine. 2: per pale indented or and gules. 3: argent, an eagle with two heads displayed azure between three crosses flory gules. Supporters: Dexter - a falcon argent beaked and membered or. Sinister - a griffin beaked, collared and chained. Motto: GOD BE MY GUIDEProvenance:Barnwell Manor, NorthamptonshireWindsor House AntiquesCondition Report: Smallest - Maker's mark slightly obscured, rest clear, engraving crisp, heavy scratches to the surface, no. 748 beneathMiddle - Marks clear, engraving crisp, heavy scratches to the surface, no. 745 beneath, heavy scratches to the surface, some pitting to the reverse of the borderLargest - Marks clear, engraving crisp, heavy scratches to the surface, no. 744 beneath, heavy scratches to the surface, some pitting to the reverse of the borderLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III SET OF TWELVE SILVER SHAPED CIRCULAR PLATESPAUL STORR, LONDON 1813 With gadroon rims, engraved with a crest and each numbered 105326cm diameter8570g (approximately 275.5 oz) The crest for RICHARD BUTLERCrest: out of a ducal coronet or a plume of five ostrich feathers argent therefrom a demi-falcon rising of the last.Provenance:Barnwell Manor, NorthamptonshireWindsor House AntiquesCondition Report: Marks are generally clear throughoutCrests are crispHeavy scratches to the surfacesBorders goodNone appear to be whippyLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
LORD OF THE RINGS; various models, boxed and in cellophane packs, to include Toybiz 'Electronic Sound and Action Treebeard the Talking Ent', 'Warrior of the Middle Earth', 'The Return of the King', 'Gollum', 'Belfal', 'a starter set of Tradeable Miniatures Game, 'Smeagol Storr Fisherman', 'Arwen with Light-Up Evenstar', 'King Theoden in Armour' and Poseable 'Legolas' (10).
A LARGE GEORGE III SILVER TRAY, London c.1806, mark of Paul Storr, of oval form, with wavy gadrooned rim and plain centre, crest of 4th Baron Foley to border, (125 troy ozs). 56cm wideCondition Report: In excellent conditionMinor scratching to the surfaceEngraved with the contemporary arms of Thomas 3rd Baron FoleyHighly recommend
London 1834, of campana panelled form, decorated with repoussé foliate swags, the circular foot raised on a square plinth, friction fitting removable pierced bun top, gilt washed interior, 9cm high, 3oztPaul Storr was England's most celebrated silversmith during the first half of the nineteenth century. His pieces historically and currently adorn Royal palaces and the finest stately homes throughout Europe and the world. His reputation was based on his mastery of the Neo-Classical style developed in the Regency period, and he made much of the silver purchased by King George III and King George IV.
A silver coffee pot by Paul Storr, London, 1798, of plain, oval form with wooden handle and hinged cover mounted by a spherical finial, 21.8cm high, approx. weight 20.8ozProvenance: The estate of the late designer, Anthony Powell.Please refer to department for condition reportlater wooden handle, repair to hinge
A pair of George IV silver entrée dishes and covers, from the Sampaio servicePaul Storr, London 1823 Each shaped-rectangular with gadroon, shell and acanthus borders, the covers with incurved corners, leaf-capped scroll handles on a splayed leafy calyx, each cover applied twice with a coat of arms below a barons coronet, bases also engraved twice with a demi unicorn argent, armed or, maned proper with barons coronet, each numbered 2 and 3, length 30cm, weight 161oz. (2)Footnotes:The arms are those of Teixeira quartering Sampaio, Amaral and Guedes for Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio, Barao de Teixeira, later 1st Conde de Póvoa (1774-1833)On 22 May 1816 the title 1st Lord de Sampaio was conferred upon him by King João VI in Rio de Janeiro. Soon after, on 6 March 1819, he was made, by Royal Charter, 1st Barao de Teixeira and was granted the right to bear arms. He was created 1st Conde de Póvoa on 3 July 1823, named after his estate in Póvoa de Santo Adrião, near Lisbon.These dishes are part of the extensive service for 180 persons, ordered by the Conde de Povoa from Paul Storr in 1822-23. This was exactly at the moment that Storr, who left Rundell, Bridge and Rundell in 1819, opened a retail shop in New Bond Street in partnership with John Mortimer. The Sampaio service represents one of the most elaborate and greatest productions of Storr's new shop.Henrique Teixeira de Sampaio died at his home of Rua da Escola Politécnica, in Lisbon, on 27 March 1833, aged 59 years. His son JoãoMaria de Noronha became 2nd Conde de Póvoa and inherited the family fortune, aged only 6. The 2nd Conde died soon after, in 1837 at which time the titles became extinct and the fortune passed to his sister Marie Louise de Noronha Sampaio.The service descended at Casa Palmela, Lisbon, the family home of the Dukes of Palmela.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George IV silver and silver-gilt figural centrepieceRobert Garrard, London 1823 / 1824, and part marks for Paul StorrTriform base with cast borders of flowers and three acanthus and shell bracket feet, each side engraved with identical armorials for BRIDGEMAN, the silver-gilt stem formed of a lion and two putti supporting a screw-on wire-work basket with borders of fruiting vines, height 36.5cm, weight 121oz.Footnotes:The arms are those of Orlando BRIDGEMAN (1762-1825) of Weston Park, Shropshire, later 2nd Baron Bradford (1800), 1st Viscount Newport (1815) and 1st Earl of Bradford (1815), who was the third surviving son and heir of Henry BRIDGEMAN (1725-1800) 1st Baron Bradford by Elizabeth SIMPSON. In 1788 he married Lady Elizabeth BYNG (1760-1844) eldest daughter and co-heir of George BYNG (1740-1812), 4th Viscount Torrington by Lady Lucy BOYLE daughter of John BOYLE (1707-1762), 5th Earl of Co. Cork. He was educated at Harrow School, London and at Trinity College, Cambridge, and an MP for Wigan after which, at his father's death in 1800, he became a member of the House of Lords.Provenance:Sotheby's, London, 8th June 1995, lot 57.A private UK collection.The figures and support are part-marked for Paul Storr, with duty mark and lion passant. The base and basket are marked for Robert Garrard, 1824 and 1823 respectively, also stamped 'Garrards Panton Street London'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Paul Storr William IV silver lidded mustard pot. With half gadrooned decoration and acanthus leaf motif to handle, the top monogrammed EB, blue glass liner, hallmarked London 1833, silver weight 192g Condition Report: Overall in good order. The cover sits flush, the hinges are functioning well and there is no restoration is apparant. The hallmarks and makers marls are in good order and are clear to the underside, the PS mark is partially rubbed to the underside of the cover. Some minor and typical tarnishing. Liner in good order.
X A FINE EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER FOUR-PIECE TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE, by Paul Storr, London 1838, comprising teapot, coffee pot, cream jug and two-handled sugar bowl, of shaped octagonal form, flat chased with anthemions, acanthus leaves and scrolls, the teapot and coffee pot with applied thistle-form finials and leaf-form thumbpieces. (4) Coffee pot 22cm high, 75.7 troy ounces grossWith non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number HDBCDCXWQty: 4
A WILLIAM IV SILVER SHELL SHAPED SALTPAUL STORR, LONDON 1833The shell shaped bowl supported by a coral stem to a shaped oval foliate base, stamped 268 beneath11.5cm (4 1/2in) long362g (11.65 oz)Condition Report: Marks clearGilding inside the bowl wornWobblesLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF GEORGE III SILVER GILT TABLE SPICE BOXESPAUL STORR, LONDON 1797With twin hinged covers, engraved with an armorial, gadrooned borders and on four scroll feet12cm (4 3/4in) long716g (23 oz)Provenance: The Property of the Trustees of the Davenport Estate These are the arms of Sir John Fleming LEICESTER (1762-1827), 5th Baronet of Tabley, Cheshire and son of Peter LEICESTER (1732-1770), 4th Baronet, who earlier until 1744 was BYRNE, by Catherine FLEMING (1732-1786) daughter of Sir William FLEMING (1656-1736) 1st Baronet of Rydal, Westmoreland by Dorothy ROWLANDSON (1701-1788). In 1810 he married Georgiana Maria COTTIN (1794-1859) daughter of Lt. Col Josiah COTTIN (1771-1843) by Lavinia CHAMBERS (1770-1830), who was non-armigerous. In 1826 the 5th Baronet was created Baron Tabley. This means that the engraving was created in the period 1797-1826. Condition Report: Marks are clearBoth wobble Gilding wornEngraving lightly rubbed Play to the hingesLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useThe blazon: quarterly of nine - 1,9: azure, a fess between three fleurs de lis or (Leicester). 2,4: argent, two chevronels gules, a canton argent charged with a cross crosslet fichee sable (Mobberley). 3: azure, a garb or (Westminster). 5: azure, a ross flory argent (?). 6: argent, three doves (?). 7: or, on a chief ? three choughs? (?). 8: gules, a fret argent (Fleming). Motto: TU DOMINE GLORIA MEACondition Report Disclaimer
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