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Sterling Silver Meat Skewer/Letter Opener by Paul Storr - Antique George III (1811)

Name: AC Silver
Address: 35b St Georges Terrace, Jesmond, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE2 2SU, UK
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 240 2645
Price range: £100 - £50000

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener made by Paul Storr; an addition to our diverse flatware collection

SKU: C1810

Price: £1,755.00

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Sterling Silver Meat Skewer/Letter Opener by Paul Storr - Antique George III (1811)

Description

This large antique George III sterling silver meat skewer/letter opener* has a tapered form.

The surface of this Paul Storr silver skewer is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a mullet pierced

Either side of the skewer is further ornamented with a double layered shell design below a thread decorated circular ring loop finger piece.

This fine example of antique silverware was crafted by the renowned and important London silversmith Paul Storr.

* The original use of this item was purely as a meat skewer. Due to its form, this piece may certainly be used as an effective letter opener.

Maker: Paul Storr

Date: 1811

Origin: London, England

Condition

This antique Paul Storr silver skewer is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the reverse surface are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of Paul Storr silverware.

Dimensions

Length 35.9cm/14.1"

Diameter of ring loop 3cm/1.2"

Weight

4.2 troy ounces/131g

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Andrew Campbell started trading in antiques during the 1970s. Initially, Andrew lived in the South of England, travelling the country, searching for items of silver to buy. Andrew sold these items at various London markets and antique fairs. Over time, and through selling at a range of venues, Andrew built up a large and diverse customer base from private buyers to national and international trade customers.