William IV Silver Gilt Butter Shells by Paul Storr, 1836
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A pair of William IV cast silver gilt butter-shells by Paul Storr, ex Florence Court, cast as scallop shells and raised on periwinkle feet. London 1836, Maker Paul Storr, (Ref. Jackson's page 230). W.10.5 cm Weight approx. 300gms. Note: Shell dishes by Storr are extremely rare and are seldom seen on the market. Provenance: The collection of John and Valerie Robertson, Auckland. Purchased Dunbar Sloane Auction, 'The Best of Florence Court', July 2009. (catalogued as salt cellars). $18,520. https://tinyurl.com/ChristiesButter https://tinyurl.com/GGreenhill https://tinyurl.com/Koopman6
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- Scallop / Shell Motif - The shell motif has been used in furniture and decorative arts for centuries. In ancient Greece and Rome, shells were often used as decorative elements on furniture and in mosaics. The scallop or cockleshell are the most commonly used. During the Renaissance, the shell motif became popular in furniture and architecture, as the ornate decoration was seen as a symbol of wealth and luxury. In the 18th century, the Rococo style of furniture and decorative arts featured an abundance of shell motifs, and it was used by Thomas Chippendale and as a feature on Queen Anne style cabriole legs. In the 19th century, the shell motif was incorporated into Victorian furniture and decorative items, and often a representation of the the conch shell was inlaid into furniture.
- William Iv - William IV was King of the United Kingdom and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death in 1837, and in English furniture design it represented the brief period between the end of the Regency period, and the beginning of the Victorian period.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- salt cellars / dishes, silver, age or period - silver, George III 28
- salt cellars / dishes, silver, sets
- Storr, Paul (England) - silver, maker or retailer 78