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Punch vase, by Paul Storr 1771–1844 and Storr & Mortimer London; goldsmiths, fl. 1822–1838. Spherical, flattened, eight-part, burled and ribbed punch vase with burling; supported on four volute leafy feet. Two handles decorated with acanthus leaves on the sides and stylized shells. Upper edge turned up and decorated with relief ornament of leaves and shells. Engraved coat of arms on the belly in a decorative cartouche. Materials/ornament: acanthus, shells, volutes. Function: punch vessel. Date: 1831/1832. Origin: London, England, Great Britain. Dimensions: height 15.5 cm; width 36.2 cm; depth 27.8 cm; weight 2490 g., A polished silver bowl with ornate curved edges and decorative handles sits on a plain light background; the bowl has a rounded, bulbous body with intricate leaf-like embellishments near the handles and on the scrolling feet, and the interior and exterior surfaces show reflective highlights and soft shadows in silver and gray tones.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Punch vase Paul Storr 1771–1844 Storr & Mortimer London goldsmiths fl 1822–1838 Spherical flattened eight-part burled ribbed punch vase burling supported four volute leafy feet Two handles decorated acanthus leaves sides stylized shells Upper edge turned up decorated relief ornament leaves shells Engraved coat arms belly decorative cartouche Materials ornament acanthus volutes Function punch vessel Date 1831 1832 Origin London England Great Britain Dimensions height 15.5 cm width 36.2 cm depth 27.8 cm weight 2490 g polished silver bowl ornate curved edges decorative handles sits plain light background rounded bulbous body intricate leaf- embellishments near handles scrolling feet interior exterior surfaces reflective highlights soft shadows gray tones.