A William IV sterling silver kettle on stand, Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer, London, 1832.
A grooved circular body resting on a four-footed stand with U-shaped supports. A complete set of readable and decipherable marks stamped on the base, stand, burner, lid, and handle. The body and burner are engraved with a noble coat of arms.
Sterling Silver with 5 Hallmarks:
The Maker’s Mark: Paul Storr for Storr & Mortimer
The Lion Passant: The Mark that indicates Sterling Silver
Leopard’s Head Crowned: City of London
The Date Letter: 1832 Duty mark: Head King William IV
Dimensions
HxLxD 14,57in x 12,40in x 9,45in
Weight
99,40oz
Provenience
Private collection
Condition
Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present at the base of the kettle. "Storr & Mortimer" with the number 193 is engraved at the base of the kettle. On the handle, there is the passant lion and the duty mark. On the underside of the lid, there is the maker's mark, the lion passant and the date letter for the year. On the stand and burner, the maker's mark, the lion passant, the date letter for the year, and the duty mark are also present.