Lot 443 , PAUL STORR. A William IV silver coffee pot, spirit stand with burner and a matching teapot, gross 74 oz.

PAUL STORR. A William IV silver coffee pot, spirit stand with burner and a matching teapot, the tea and coffee pot of melon and pear shape respectively and embossed with foliate decoration and engraved with arms of John Hargreaves of Broad Oak, Accrington, Lancashire and late of Hall Barn Park, Bucks, London, 1837, coffee pot 9.75in, gross 74 oz.
Estimate £2,000-3,000

Coffee pot- Lid is loose in situ and there is cellotape holding the top of the handle in place. Engraved armorial on side of body is a little tired and there is a larger engraved crest slightly lower down. There appears to be a dent within the floral decration around the belly of the pot. There is an old repair to the lid hinge, mainly visible from underneath. A few other minor dings to the underside of the pot. Hallmarks clear although there is some rubbing visible.
Teapot- Engraving and decoration is a little tired in places. There is an old repair to the side of the pot. There are at least three dents within the floral decoration. There is a dent on the handle and the handle is a little loose in situ. The knop has a leaf broken off. The lid is damaged/split below where the knop sits. The knop only has the lion mark, no maker's mark. Lid has a small repair also. Generally quite poor cindition. Marks on base clear. No marks on lid.
Stand in generally good order. Burner ring handle may have been repaired. Marks clear.


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Sold for £2,400