Great Britain, Order of the Bath, Knight Commander’s breast star, circa 1822, by Storr & Mortimer, in silver, gold and enamels, with reverse brooch pin in gold, reverse centre engraved with makers’ names ‘Storr & Mortimer, Bond Street’, 62mm, slight wear to lower blue enamel and a few green leaves of central wreath, otherwise good very fine. K.C.B.: London Gazette: 3 December 1822. Believed to be directly associated with his successful suppression of piracy the Persian Gulf, and the signing of the Treaty of 1820. Awarded to Major-General Sir William Keir Grant K.C.B., G.C.H., 6th Dragoon Guards, late 15th Light Dragoons, who became Colonel of the Royal Scots Greys. William Keir (later Keir Grant) was one of just eight Officers of the 15th Light Dragoons to receive the spectacular gold Ehrenmedaille für Englische Kavalleriste, expressly awarded by the Holy Roman Emperor, Francis II, for gallantry in saving him personally from capture by French forces at the Battle of Villers-en-Cauchies (which is variously spelled in historical records), near Cambrai, in 1794. As it so happened, Keir Grant was later to become the recipient of an equally rare honour – the Collar and insignia of the Order of the Lion and Sun of Persia - for commanding a major British military expedition to the ‘Pirate Coast’ on the south-eastern Persian Gulf. Having roundly defeated the enemy and pacified the pirate stronghold of Ras al-Khaimah, Keir Grant succeeded in securing an agreement with a number of important tribal leaders, leading to an historic Peace Treaty of 1820 which heralded local truces and the foundation of the Trucial Sheikhdoms as well as the abolition of the Slave Trade in the area. Modifications to the Treaty and a full revision many decades later, in 1892, contributed to an enhanced British presence in the Southern Gulf and important new relationships with the Trucial Sheikhdoms. A loose British Protectorate was to last until the gaining of their independence on 2 December 1970, in turn leading to the creation of the United Arab Emirates.
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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN SILVER COMPORT STANDS, HUNT & ROSKELL, LONDON, 1867the circular pedestal knopped bases electrotyped with scrolling strapwork panels on a matted ground, the dishes pierced with further scrolling straps within beaded borders, bases stamped ‘HUNT & ROSKELL, LATE STORR & MORTIMER’ and with factory numbers24cm diameter, 1311gr (42oz)
A George III silver hot-water jug, Paul Storr, London 1807, with hinged cover and gadrooned decoration to shoulder, fitted a carved ivory handle, inscribed beneath 'Eliza R Wood ex dono Elizh Goodwin 1827', 21cm high, approximately 855gm/Note: Lot contains antique ivory, which may be subject to export restrictions Condition Report: 1398:Naturally occurring cracks within ivory handle. Dent below spout. One or two other very small dents. Would originally have had a stand perhaps with spirit burner. Inscription beneath.
A Victorian silver sugar bowl and milk jug,Alfred Benson and and Henry Hugh Webb, London, 1893, the partly gadrooned bodies double crest engraved, the bases stamped with retail mark*, gilt interiors,18cm wide across sugar bowl handles, 17oz (2)*'HUNT AND ROSKELL, LATE STORR AND MORTIMER'The crest is that of the Molesworth Family.
A William IV Silver Three Piece Tea and Coffee Service, Paul Storr, London 1836/37, of melon fluted form, with acorn and oak leaf finial and supports, leaf-capped scroll handles, the sugar bowl with gilt interior, the teapot and coffee pot also stamped Storr & Mortimer, the coffee pot 23.5cm high, 76ozt (3)
A Victorian composite four piece coffee and tea set, each piece of bombe form, with engraved panelled decoration, the coffee pot, the twin handled sugar bowl and the milk jug London 1857, maker John Samuel Hunt, each piece further detailed Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer, the later teapot London 1891, maker John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater, combined gross weight 2225 gms, (4). Illustrated
A set of four George III silver salt cellars, by Paul Storr, London 1805, circular form, fluted girdle, gadroon borders, gilded bowls, engraved with a crest, on raised part-fluted circular bases, diameter 8.5cm, approx. weight 20.7oz. (4) The crest is that used by a large number of families including: Agar, Dixon, Keith, Pigg and Yates.
A pair of Victorian silver figural salt cellars, by Hunt and Roskell, London 1892, also stamped Hunt and Roskell, Late Storr and Mortimer, modelled as a gentleman and lady holding baskets, with gilded bowl, the gentleman also holding a bunch of grapes, the lady holding some flowers, on raised shaped circular bases, height 17.2cm, approx. weight 33.4oz. (2)
A Victorian silver ewer, by John Samuel Hunt, London 1851, baluster from, embossed with trailing grape vines and bunches of grapes, scroll handle, domed hinged cover with a bunch of grapes finial, on a raised circular foot, engraved with a crest, foot rim stamped 'HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR MORTIMER & HUNT 5728', height 35cm, approx. weight 34.4oz.
A set of six George III silver fruit knives, by Paul Storr, London 1818, the plain blades with a crest, tapering reeded handles with shell motifs, length 21.4cm. (6) Provenance: purchased from Alan Bennett, Truro, 2 June 1995. The crest is that for Bendish, Cramer, Devereux, Gosel and Harrison.
A Victorian silver gilt coffee pot Hunt and Roskell, Late Storr, Mortimer and Hunt, London 1850, with elaborate gothic strap-work decoration of Persian influence and with onion shaped cover, 28cm high, weight 28.6ozt CONDITION REPORT: Sit happily when placed on a flat surface. Handle slightly loose but still secure. Cover sits well but is slightly dented when cover opens and meets leaf cast handle. Some light external wear. Hallmarks still legible.
A fine antique William IV Sterling Silver travelling toilet / vanity set by Paul Storr, London 1833. Comprising three large silver topped cut glass reeded scent bottles and two silver lidded, faceted cylindrical bodied cut glass powder jars, in a row at the back of the case, with a lift out insert which holds a smaller unmarked silver topped scent bottle, a shallow silver lidded, cylindrical cut glass powder jar, three silver lidded rectangular cut glass jars for powders and brushes, two with pierced and engraved floral decoration and two screw-cap hinged lid pots for lotions. The box additionally features two hidden copartments for jewellery, and comes with its original lock and key in working order. The wooden case features intricate brass inlay work to the edges and to the lid, which is decorated with a floral wreath surrounding a central cartouche with engraved cypher. With hinged carrying handles to the sides.
A 19thC metal bound pine silver chest/trunk with velvet lined multisection lift out trays with named compartments for silver and label inside lid for Hunt and Roskell late Storr and Mortimer Jewellers, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths to the Queen. Brass plaque to lid 'WHW North Deighton Wetherby' (W92 x D61 x H66cm)
A William IV silver oval dish by Paul Storr, London 1837, with gadrooned rim and engraved crest, Out of a ducal coronet a falcon rising with wings outstretched, 11¼in. (28.5cm.) long, weight 14.75 tr.oz. * Condition: Two small dents to centre of well and faint 1cm. line dent to one end of well. Some old scratching to surface of silver throughout. Good crisp marks.
A Victorian oak and metal bound silver chest, with label for HUNT & ROSKELL LATE STORR S.MORTIMER, GOLD SMITH & SILVER SMITHS TO THE QUEEN 156 NEW BOND STREET LONDON, and with brass plaque for S.HOPE MORLEY. ESQ.RE, No.3, lacking fitted interior, 62 cm high, 85cm wide, 57m deep together with a further smaller example with label for HUNT & ROSKELL LTD, SILVER SMITHS, 25 OLD BOND ST.W. arrangement of slides and with brass plaque for THE RT.HON.BLE, LORD HOLLENDEN, No.20, 35cm high, 60cm wide, 40cm deep Provenance: Hall Place, sold on the instructions of the Executors of Lady Hollenden
BY PAUL STORR:- A scarce set of twenty four George III table knives and twenty four table forks, King's Husk pattern with engraved crest & armorials, steel blades & tines, London 1819; the knives 10.8" (27.6 cms) long (48) *Armorials of William Henry Magan (1790-1840) of Clonel, who married Eliza Georgina second daughter of Dudley Loftus of Killeen, Co. Meath in 1817 and he became High Sheriff of Co. West Meath in 1820.
A SET OF FOUR EARLY VICTORIAN SALTS of shaped circular outline on three decorative scroll feet with gadroon & foliate borders & gilt interiors, the underneath with the small scrip initials "SSE to MEE", by John S. Hunt (Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer), London 1845; 3.75" (9.5 cms) diameter; 26.3 oz (4)
An Important Victorian Silver and Bronze Presentation and Sculptural Table Centrepiece, by Hunt & Roskell, Royal Silversmiths, London 1868:Depicting Owen Glendower (the self proclaimed Prince of Wales) triumphant at his capture of the key Castles at Aberystwyth and Harlech from the English in 1404. On an ebonised base, dimensions without stand:H 87cm x L 55cmFoot note: Hunt & Roskell was one of the most important London firms in London during the 19th century. Originally founded by Paul Storr, the firm went on to become famous for creating some of the greatest centrepieces in the Victorian era, employing the renowned sculptor Henry Hugh Armstead, and designer G. A. Carter, Hunt & Roskell's work can be seen in many museums collections around the world, and form part of the Royal collection. Owen Glendower (Owain Glyndwr of Powys, Glendower inherited several manors in northern Wales. He studied law in London and then served with the forces of Henry Bolingbroke, an opponent of King Richard (II) and afterward, King Henry IV. When he returned to Wales he found that England's oppressive rule had crippled the Welsh economy and aroused resentment.In September 1400, a year after Bolingbroke usurped the throne, Glendower's violent feud with a neighbour, Reynold, Lord Grey of Ruthin, touched off an uprising in Northern Wales. The insurgency quickly became a struggle for Welsh independence. Glendower formed an alliance with Henry's most powerful opponents and by 1404 he had control of most of Wales. Proclaiming himself Prince of Wales, he established an independent Welsh Parliament and began to formulate his own foreign and ecclesiastical policies. Having won a number of significant battles against the English, the tide of battle turned against him. He was twice defeated by Henry's son, Prince Henry (late King Henry V) and his allies in England were crushed. Reinforcements sent by France could not save his cause, By 1408/9 Prince Henry had captured Glendower's main strongholds, but the rebel hero of Wales was active in guerrilla fighting as late as 1412.
A George I style octagonal silver dish, D Bros, Birmingham 1965, Britannia Standard, 8.25cm across, a circular silver jewel box, Broadway & Co, Birmingham 1970, velvet lined, engine turned hinged cover, 9cm across, a small pair of silver sugar tongs and a pair of electroplate scissor action candle snuffers or wick trimmer's, Paul Storr, 3ozs, combined weight of weighable silver (4).
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