ANTIQUE 18thC GEORGIAN CHINOISERIE SOLID SILVER TEA KETTLE, PAUL STORR c.1829
19th Century Georgian silver Chinese style tea kettle on a three feet spirit burner stand. The inverted pear-shaped kettle is profusely embossed with Chinese motifs, the three scroll feet formed as Chinese males and the design is repeated in the handle, the spout formed as a winged dragon. The hinged lid is embossed with flowers and surmounted by a floral finial.
Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1829 (o), Maker's mark P.S for Paul Storr.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A4499
DESCRIPTION
Antique 19th Century Georgian solid silver Chinese style tea kettle on a three feet spirit burner stand. The inverted pear-shaped kettle is profusely embossed with Chinese motifs, the three scroll feet formed as Chinese males and the design is repeated in the handle, the spout formed as a winged dragon. The hinged lid is embossed with flowers and surmounted by a floral finial. This is a very rare, decorative and heavy gauge piece. All parts are Hallmarked English silver (925 Standard), London, year 1829 (o), Maker's mark P.S (Paul Storr, Royal Silversmith, by appointment to the British Royal Household, most celebrated and valued English silversmith of the 19th Century).
CONDITION
In Great Condition - No damage, just general wear.
SIZE
Height: 39cm
Width: 30 x 22cm
Weight: 2320g