FINE SET OF GEORGIAN SILVER FIDDLE PATTERN TABLE FORKS

Description: GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER SET OF 9 TABLE FORKS - PAUL STORR. LONDON 1819, 21.22 TROY OUNCES A FINE SET OF 9 GEORGIAN SOLID STERLING SILVER DINNER FORKS, BY THE EMINENT SILVERSMITH, PAUL STORR.THE FORKS ARE IN THE FIDDLE PATTERN AND CARRY A CROSS ENGRAVING TO THE BACK OF THE FINIAL. THE HALLMARKS ARE CRISPLY STRUCK FOR LONDON 1819, DURING THE REIGN OF GEORGE III. THE SILVER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THISANTIQUEPAUL STORR SILVER SET OF 9 DINNER FORKS ARE OF AN EXCEPTIONAL GAUGE OF SILVER, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND IN EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION. THERE ARE SOME SURFACE BLEMISHES IN KEEPING WITH AGE AND TYPE, HOWEVER THE FORKS CAN BE CONSIDERED TO BE IN PRESENTATION CONDITION. FULL HALLMARKS STRUCK TO THE REVERSE OF THE HANDLES ARE ALL VERY CLEAR; THE HALLMARKS ARE STRUCK DEEPLY DUE TO THE EXCEPTIONAL GAUGE OF SILVER. DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 20CM TOTAL WEIGHT: 660g / 21.22 TROY OUNCES PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS FOR CONDITION DESCRIPTION AND HALLMARKS ALL PHOTOS ARE APART OF MY CONDITION REPORT Paul Storrs first makers mark was entered in 1792, and shortly afterwards in 1793 he began to use the PS mark which he continued to use throughout his entire career as a silversmith, with only minor alterations on the original mark. Storrs first business premise was registered in 1796, and he remained here for 11 years. This first incarnation of Paul Storrs career as a silversmith produced some of his finest work, and it was here where he cultivated a reputation as one of Londons finest silversmiths. His reputation was firmly established after his pieces were purchased by King George III and King George IV, this form of royal approval has distinguished him as a superior silversmith. Paul Storrs popularity among the landed gen try and aristocracy created a demand for his pieces which continues to this day. Phillip Rundell had realised the potential for entering into business with Paul Storr, and pursued him for 3 years between 1803 and 1806 until Storr finally agreed to join Rundells firm. It is believed that Storr insisted that by joining a larger firm, that he would not lose his identity as a silversmith and that he would maintain a certain creative control of the pieces created under his name. Much of Storrs notoriety and popularity is attributed to Phillip Rundell, of the retailing firm Rundell, Bridge and Rundell. Rundells company obtained the Royal Warrant in 1806, and the firm therefore was easily thought to be the most prestigious silver retailers at this time. It was agreed that the new business venture would be called Storr & Co. and he would continue his work at this new address, while fulfilling orders that Rundell may pass to him. Many of the orders that followed from this new business partnership were for the royal and aristocratic houses of England, therefore firmly securing Storrs importance as a silversmith and desirable silver maker. Rundells success ultimately may have caused the demise of the business partnership, as commissions and orders reached a level that surpassed all expectations, Storr found himself acting as the head of a workshop which was mass producing pieces of silverware, rather than being a master craftsman of silverware. In 1819 Storr made the decision to leave Rundells firm and open his own shop, where he felt that he had artistic control and could reconnect with the identity of what he believed to be his work, which he felt had been somewhat lost while working for Rundell. Here, his work became more naturalistic compared to the earlier, grandiose Storr works. By 1822 Storr decided that he did require a centralized commercial location, and moved to Bond Street by entering into a business partnership with John Mortimer, founding Storr and Mortimer. It appears that the business ran well until John Mortimer overbought stock in 1826, leaving both parties with too little financial capital to alleviate the failing business situation, and almost ruining the business. Paul Storr retired as a silversmith in 1838 at the age of 68. Paul Storrs legacy is one of impeccable quality, and between simplicity and highly ornate neo classical Regency style pieces, Storr maintained a level of craftsmanship that is arguably unparalleled. Embellishment that adorned his works contrasted sharply but beautifully with the simple and neat structure and form of his pieces. Usually, Storrs pieces feature a plain surface with an applied border, making his silverware classical and appear timeless, impervious to changing fashions and suiting all tastes.

Price: 1450 GBP

Location: Harwich

End Time: 2025-01-24T11:36:19.000Z

Shipping Cost: 42.8 GBP