Paul Storr Silver Dessert Compotes

An incredibly rare and exceptional pair of grape shears by Paul Storr, one of the most esteemed silversmiths in history. With handles laden with grapevine...

This rare and exceptional William IV bowl is the work of preeminent Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Crafted of luxurious gilt silver, the bowl exhibits all the hallmarks of Storr’s celebrated style, from the textured panels and applied decorations to the ruffled scallop shells and acanthus adorning its matching, fitted underplate. Paul Storr was a master at redefining and perfecting Georgian, Regency and William IV silver. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations, and many have been given as prizes in refined competitions. Elegant and sumptuous, this bowl was later awarded as First Prize in a backgammon tournament in 1972. Paul Storr was a master at redefining and perfecting Georgian, Regency and William IV silver. Although he created items of great extravagance, some of his most captivating designs exhibited his restrained yet refined sensibilities. His works have remained the most desirable with collectors for generations and many have been given as prizes in refined competitions. Later presentation inscription “Clermont Club Grand International Backgammon Tournament April 1972 First Prize” Hallmarked London, 1836 on bowl and stand; stand numbered 435 Bowl: 8 ¼” diameter x 3 3/8” high Stand: 10” diameter 38.2 troy ounces The Clermont Club, located on London’s aristocratic Berkeley Square in Mayfair, is one of the most exclusive gaming clubs in the world. The club is housed in the only surviving town house designed by renowned Georgian architect William Kent, and the architecture and interiors make it one of the most elegant clubs in existence. The list of the club's original members included the cream of the British aristocracy...

This highly important sterling silver tray by famed English silversmith Paul Storr was gifted by the isles of Mauritius to its famed abolitionist leader, Sir Robert Townsend Farquhar...

This extraordinarily rare and masterfully crafted tea urn is by the hand of the master Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Created by Storr while working for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, Jewelers and Goldsmiths to the King, this magnificent piece truly represents the sophisticated style of the renowned firm and the enormous talents of Paul Storr. Applied and engraved decoration envelop this masterpiece equipped with a carved handle, lion's head spigot and spectacular lion's paw supports. The piece bears the arms of the Neave Baronetcy with those of Digby, for Sir Thomas Neave and his wife Frances Caroline, daughter of the Hon. William Digby, the Dean of Durham. Though he held no formal title, Storr enjoyed patronage from the most important and powerful figures of the period including King George III and the Prince of Wales, the future King George IV. His first major work was a gold font commissioned by the Duke of Portland in 1797, and in 1799 he created the “Battle of the Nile...

The perfect complement to a fine dining affair, this George III-period rolling dessert stand is crafted of desirable Sheffield silver plate. In this modified version of an epergne, this centerpiece features an urn-form basket encircled by pierced circular dishes supported on four arms that radiate from the center. In between are ten glass dessert cups...

This wonderful late 19th century silver plated wine trolley was crafted by Christofle, the French firm renowned for their commanding silver and plated flatw...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver salts made by Paul Storr; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection. These excep...

A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique George III English sterling silver samovar made by Paul Storr in the Regency style; an addi...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Georgian English sterling silver Stag Hunt pattern fish slice / server made by Paul Storr; an addition to our silver flatware collection This exceptional antique George III sterling silver fish slice / server has been crafted in the Stag Hunt pattern*. The surface of the handle is ornamented with a hunting scene incorporating a stag surrounded by hounds, with a hunter to the rounded handle terminal. The surface of the plain ferrule is embellished with the contemporary engraved crest of a stag. The handle of this Paul Storr silver fish slice conjoins with the incurved blade with a shell decorated bolster to the anterior surface and a scrolling ornamentation to the heel. The shaped blade is embellished with a paralleling tooled border, in addition to impressive shaped pierced designs to the centre; the reverse surface of the blade is plain. This exceptional antique silver fish slice...

Stylish modern sterling silver compote - note the design where the top edge is turned down - from a Palm Beach estate. Weight is 7.6 oz.

A magnificent, fine and impressive set of 12 antique Georgian English sterling silver plates made by Paul Storr; an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware This magnificent set of 12 antique George III sterling silver plates has a plain circular form. The raised border is embellished with an impressive bright cut engraved crest of an arm in armour embowed, holding in the hand a scythe in bend Dexter. Each antique plate is ornamented with a fine and impressive gadroon decorated border to the rim. The circular well of each plate is plain and unembellished. The underside of each plate retains the silversmith’s centre punch mark. These exceptional Georgian plates were crafted by one of the most famous and revered London silversmiths Paul Storr. The surface of each plate has a fine color and patination. Patination or patina is a subtle coloration or tarnish which forms on the surface of some metals, produced by oxidation or other chemical processes. A good patina proffers an aesthetically pleasing look. Condition These antique silver Paul Storr...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver soup plates made by Paul Storr, an addition to our ra...