Caption

Punch vase, made by Paul Storr 1771–1844 and Storr & Mortimer London; goldsmith's firm, fl. 1822–1838. Spherical, flattened, eight-part burled and ribbed punch vase, supported on four volute leafy feet. Two handles decorated with acanthus leaves and stylized shells. Upper edge turned up and decorated with relief ornament of leaves and shells. Belly engraved with a coat of arms in a decorative cartouche. Materials/technique: burling; silver implied by goldsmith. Date: 1831/1832. Place of origin: London, England, Great Britain. Dimensions: height 15.5 cm; width 36.2 cm; depth 27.8 cm; weight 2490 g., A round metal tray with an ornate scalloped rim and two decorative handles is shown flat against a light background; the tray and handles are metallic silver with areas of subtle darker gray patina, the rim features carved leaflike embellishments and the interior has a softly brushed, slightly mottled silver surface with gentle radial indentations, while the handles have ribbed and textured detailing.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A08_308

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Keywords

Punch vase Paul Storr 1771–1844 Storr & Mortimer London goldsmith's firm fl 1822–1838 Spherical flattened eight-part burled ribbed punch vase supported four volute leafy feet Two handles decorated acanthus leaves stylized shells Upper edge turned up relief ornament leaves shells Belly engraved coat arms decorative cartouche Materials technique burling silver implied goldsmith Date 1831 1832 Place origin London England Great Britain Dimensions height 15.5 cm width 36.2 cm depth 27.8 cm weight 2490 g round metal tray ornate scalloped rim two decorative handles shown flat light background tray metallic silver areas subtle darker gray patina features carved leaflike embellishments interior softly brushed slightly mottled silver surface gentle radial indentations ribbed textured detailing.