A GEORGE IV SILVER TEA URN

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A GEORGE IV SILVER TEA URN
LONDON, 1829, MAKER'S MARK OF PAUL STORR

Of vase-shaped form, the square pedestal base raised on four paw feet headed by acanthus and supporting a spreading circular foot chased with a fluted band below a reeded stem with lobed knop, the lower body chased with flutes, with reeded acanthus spout and side handles, the gadrooned rim with shells and acanthus at intervals, the front engraved with a Baron's armorials, the fluted domed cover with removable bud finial, its stem pierced for steam, engraved with a crest and coronet, marked on body, cover and tap--15in. (38cm.) high
(gross weight 150 oz.)

Lot Essay

The arms are those of George, 3rd Baron Walsingham, born in 1776, he served first with the 25th Light Dragoons and was present at the surrender of the Dutch fleet at Saldanha Bay in 1796, after which he served in India and took part in the capture of Seringapatam in 1799. He served in the Peninsula War and was created a Lieutenant General in 1821. He died on April 26, 1831, being burnt to death in bed at his house in Upper Harley Street, London, aged 54. His widow died a few hours after him from injuries received by jumping out of the bedroom window.