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PAUL STORR - GEORGE III VERY LARGE STERLING SILVER MEAT TRAY, 1819 with CERTIFICATE of AUTHENTICITY
For your consideration, here is a George III sterling English silver meat service tray. The platter features a scalloped rim adorned with reverse shells and foliage, and it is crested. Silver items produced by Paul Storr were always of the highest quality and enjoyed Extraordinary Popularity. It is enough to say that the main part of his creations was supplied to the ROYAL PALACE, while the remaining pieces were eagerly bought by the London ELITE. This Extremely Rare and Highly Collectible item comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. A Certificate of Authenticity is also included.
HALLMARKS: The underside bears the maker's marks of Paul Storr, London, from the year 1819.
CONDITION: Good overall. Shows expected signs of wear. For further details, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From private collection, New York, USA, 1955-2021; 2. Important Silver and Russian Works of Art: Sotheby's, New York, October 23, 2014, lot 472; 3. Auctions at Showplace, New York, USA (the winner will receive this information); 4. Reputable International Online Auction, USA - this item sold for $5,000 (the winner will receive this information and a screenshot); 5. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please save this page). History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
LARGE and HEAVY: 18 x 13.5 inches (46 x 34 cm). Weight: 75.36 ozt (2,344 grams).
ESTIMATED PRICE: $3,000 - $15,000.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, silver trays made by PAUL STORR were sold on Live Auctioneers for $15,000 (3 years ago), $24,000 (15 years ago), $24,000 (3 years ago), and $26,750 (3 years ago). Please refer to the screenshots for further details (please note: the international currency was converted to USD at the time the item was sold). Today, prices have risen significantly compared to 5–10 years ago, and even more so when compared to 20 years ago.
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BEST INVESTMENT: If you are an individual or an investment company concerned about preserving your capital in these uncertain times, items with a LIFETIME WARRANTY are the best way to do so. Please explore our "HISTORY of SALES" section and look at the screenshots for samples of similar items sold at renowned auctions, such as Sotheby's, Christie's, Live Auctioneers, eBay, and more. The choice is YOURS. If a lifetime warranty is provided for the authenticity of a specific item, it means the item was manufactured during the described period. This warranty is not a printed certificate of authenticity; instead, it reflects our professional assessment that the item is original and was crafted during the stated historical period.

PAUL STORR: Paul Storr (baptised 28 October 1770 in London - 18 March 1844 in London) was an English goldsmith and silversmith working in the Neoclassical and other styles during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. His works range from simple tableware to magnificent sculptural pieces made for royalty. An example of his work is the cup made for presentation to the British admiral Lord Nelson to mark his victory at the Battle of the Nile. Items from Storr's workshops may be seen at Windsor Castle and during the summer opening season at Buckingham Palace. There are significant holdings of items in the National Silver Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum as well as in the Wellington Collection at Apsley House.

GEORGE III: George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738-29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until his death in 1820. Both kingdoms were in a personal union under him until the Acts of Union 1800 merged them on 1 January 1801. He then became King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. He was concurrently Duke and Prince-elector of Brunswick-Luneburg ("Hanover") in the Holy Roman Empire before becoming King of Hanover on 12 October 1814. He was a monarch of the House of Hanover who, unlike his two predecessors, was born in Great Britain, spoke English as his first language, and never visited Hanover.

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