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Paul STORR - LARGE SILVER TEA SERVICE, WILLIAM IV, 1833
For your viewing, we present a William IV silver tea service by Paul Storr, London, 1833. The set comprises a teapot, cream jug, and a two-handled sugar bowl. The teapot and sugar bowl are of ogee form, while the cream jug is of baluster form. Each piece features foliate-form handles with bifurcated terminals. The teapot is adorned with a wrythen knop and is chased and flat-chased with diaper panels and scrolls. 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. These EXCLUSIVE items come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. It is also a Very Prestigious gift for any occasion.
HALLMARKS: Hallmarks include the maker's mark 'PS' for the renowned silver master Paul Storr, along with the date letter and standard mark covering, as well as city, date letter, standard, and duty marks on the body.
CONDITION: Overall good antique condition. Not engraved or monogrammed. For further details, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From an old reputable collection, London, UK, 1960-2023. 2. Elstob Auctioneers, Ripon, United Kingdom (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 3. International Online Auction, USA - this item was being sold for $27,000 (a screenshot will be provided to the winner). 4. Our sale of this item adds another layer of provenance (please save this page). The history of sale is very important for serious collectors.
DIMENSIONS: Teapot: 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches (29 x 21 cm). Cream jug: 5 x 4 3/4 inches (14 x 12.3 cm). Sugar bowl: 7 3/4 x 5 inches (20 x 13 cm). Total weight: 1,762 grams (58 troy ounces).
ESTIMATED PRICE: $17,000 - $20,000. This price is significantly below today's market value — please check the HISTORY of SALES. You have a GREAT CHANCE to purchase a unique item for your collection - over the years it will only INCREASE in price.
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, silver tea service by Paul Storr were sold on LiveAuctioneers and Christie's for $31,070 (22 years ago), $38,678 (22 years ago), $58,750 (23 years ago), and 71,452 (16 years ago), underscoring the rarity, historical significance, and growing collector interest in these exceptionally scarce artifacts. 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.
WARRANTY: This item qualifies for unconditional return. The buyer has 10 days from the date of sale to inspect items valued up to $5,000, and 15 days for items valued at $5,000 or more, to assess originality. The item may be returned to the seller for a refund - please refer to the Terms for full details. The buyer is responsible for return shipping.
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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. Outside London there are important works at Brighton Pavilion, at the Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle and at Woburn Abbey. In the United States there are holdings of Paul Storr at the Huntington Museum of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, among others.

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