George III sterling silver hot water urn. Made by Paul Storr in London in 1809. Round and girdled bowl on raised foot mounted to square base with splayed leaf-capped volute-scroll terminals. Cover domed with flower-bud finial. Leaf and shell-capped bracket side handles with lion-head mounts. Tubular horizontal spout terminating in goose head; scallop shell twist-tap with patera mounts. Gadrooning. Engraved armorial. Gorgeous late Georgian Classicism in full working order. Finial has pierced plug that can be lifted to release steam. To same end, detachable liner is pierced. Detachable tubular well holds heating. Fully marked. Very good condition. Overall dimensions: H 14 1/2 x W 16 3/4 x D 15 1/2 in. Heavy gross weight (without liner or heating element): 168 troy ounces. #CD410