Lot Essay
A similar but smaller gilt cup and cover, also by Paul Storr, 1835, sold in these Rooms, October 19, 2001, lot 278. Another, dating to 1836 is in the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum.
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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A WILLIAM IV SILVER-GILT CUP AND COVER
MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1834
Details
A WILLIAM IV SILVER-GILT CUP AND COVER
Mark of Paul Storr, London, 1834
Cylindrical, on spreading circular lobed foot, the baluster stem with scroll brackets and band of shells and masks, the cup depicting a Roman battle scene, the domed cover chased with battle trophies and surmounted by a Centurion finial, the lower body engraved "No.3, Published as the Act directs, by Storr and Mortimer, 156 New Bond Street, London, July 25th, 1834", marked on foot, lower body, under cover, on finial and helmet
37½ in. (95.2cm.) high; 400oz. 10dwt (12642gr.)
Mark of Paul Storr, London, 1834
Cylindrical, on spreading circular lobed foot, the baluster stem with scroll brackets and band of shells and masks, the cup depicting a Roman battle scene, the domed cover chased with battle trophies and surmounted by a Centurion finial, the lower body engraved "No.3, Published as the Act directs, by Storr and Mortimer, 156 New Bond Street, London, July 25th, 1834", marked on foot, lower body, under cover, on finial and helmet
37½ in. (95.2cm.) high; 400oz. 10dwt (12642gr.)
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, November 22, 1984, lot 108
Literature
The Glory of the Goldsmith: Magnificent Gold and Silver from the Al-Tajir Collection, 1989, no. 167, p. 216
Exhibited
"The Glory of the Goldsmith: Magnificent Gold and Silver from the Al-Tajir Collection," Christie's, London, 1989, no. 167