Condiment set
Paul Storr (1771-1844)
Category
Silver
Date
1801
Materials
Silver and wood
Measurements
255 x 265 x 180 mm; 48 oz (Wt)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Attingham Park, Shropshire
NT 609302
Summary
Large oval silver condiment frame fitted with angular centre handle and four oval rings on tapering fluted pilaster supports. Four cut glass bottles and stoppers. Wooden base. Weight 3lb. Maker's mark for Paul Storr, London,1801. The diplomatic plate was supplied to William Noel-Hill in his role as Ambassador by the Royal Goldsmiths firm of Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, which employed many of the most notable goldsmiths and silversmiths of the 19th century, including Paul Storr who managed their workshop in Dean Street, London from 1807 until 1819.
Provenance
Presumed to be part of William Noel-Hill’s Ambassadorial service. William Noel-Hill, 3rd Baron Berwick (1773-1842) who had been in Italy as British Envoy and Ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples and the Two Sicilies. By descent bequeathed to the National Trust with the estate, house and contents of Attingham by Thomas Henry Noel-Hill, 8th Baron Berwick (1877-1947) on 15th May 1953.
Marks and inscriptions
Lion Passant standard mark; Sovereign's Head duty mark; 'F' date letter; London Assay Office mark; 'P.' maker's mark.
Makers and roles
Paul Storr (1771-1844), maker