Paul Storr Silver Classical And Rococo London Silversmith 1771-1844
Paul Storr was a member of the Vintner’s Company apprenticed to William Rock, and probably taught by Andrew Fogelberg.
He was freed in 1792 and his first mark was formed in partnership with William Frisbee, but very soon after Paul Storr registered his own mark.
Paul Storr worked from Church St. Soho, London, his early work was not particularly of a high standard, but as his career progressed his skills also developed. One of his most famous creations that moved him to the top levels of the silversmith trade was the creation of the Portland gold font, commissioned for the christening of the 3rd Duke of Portland, this remarkably sold for nearly £1 million in 1985.
He received major commissions for banqueting plate, centrepieces, silver tea coffee sets etc. Paul Storr early work was in the Neo-Classical Style, then later in the Neo-Rococo style.
Other renowned Paul Storr silver creations was the Theocritus cup, a apir of 5 foot high candelabra by Flaxman.
Paul Storr mainly supplied the designs, his workmanship later in his career was of a high standard and attracted many commissions.
Today Paul Storr Silver work is considered of the highest standard is very desirable by collectors, pieces in good condition fetch considerable amounts. See below for some superb examples of Paul Storr silver being listed through eBay.FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH CAST SILVER LION FINIAL by PAUL STORR c.1812
Exquisite, Antique English Silver Marrow Scoop Paul Storr, London 1778
