A magnificent George IV Paul Storr silver soup tureen hallmarked London 1822. Oval on four lion's paw feet, with gadroon rim, two leaf and shell capped reeded handles with lion's mask terminals, and a domed cover with leaf-clad ring handle. Engraved on the body and cover with a family crest. 17.5" (44.5cm) across the handles, 118 troy oz.
There is a shot bio of the legendary silversmith Paul Storr in our article on Notable Silversmiths.