Skewer
Date1818-1819
Marked by
Paul Storr
OriginEngland, London
MediumSilver
DimensionsOL: 14 1/4" OW: 1 3/16", 4 oz, 18 dwt
Credit LineGift of John A. Hyman: The John A. Hyman Collection.
Object number1988-77
DescriptionSkewer; fiddle, thread and shell pattern, with ring top, and long tapering bladeA typical mid-19th century lozenge-shaped blade tapering into a Fiddle, Thread and Shell handle with a reeded eye terminal. Hallmarks run along the ridge of the blade on one side; on the other engraved crest of an elephant sinister couped ermine.Label TextSilver skewers, used for serving roasted meats at the dining table, were often made in decorative patterns to match forks, knives, and spoons. These skewers marked by Paul Storr illustrate two of the most popular flatware patterns produced in his shop. The larger example is in the Coburg pattern (1988-68) and the smaller is in the fiddle, thread, and shell design (1988-77).Inscription(s)Crest of elephant headMark(s)1) sponsor's mark "PS"; 2) lion passant; 3) leopard's head crowned; 4) date letter "c"; 5) sovereign's headProvenanceSothby's, October 10, 1983, lot 532
Private collector
ex-collection John Hyman
1815-1830
ca.1750-1830
ca.1750-1830