Lot 128
A William IV teapot
Silver & Objets de Vertu | 728
Auction: 7 March 2023 at 10:00 GMT
Description
Paul Storr, retailed by Storr & Mortimer, London 1832, of squat lobed melon form, acanthus leaf clasped C-scroll handle, the hinged lid with budding finial
Dimensions
Height: 13cm, weight: 24.5oz
Footnote
Note:
Paul Storr (1771 – 1844)
Paul Storr is deemed one of the most prolific and successful silversmiths.
The period in which he was working has often been considered as the period with the largest output and economic drive for purchasing silver, but Storr, ensured that the craftsmanship was always maintained to the highest level.
Following on from 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, Storr’s role became almost a supervisor, 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 hands-on experience, in 1819 Storr opened his own shop, and in 1822, formed the company Storr & Mortimer.
From working directly with prestige companies with royal warrants to personal commissions the name Paul Storr has certainly produced fine examples predominantly in the Neo-Classical design.