George III sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Paul Storr in London in 1809-10. This set comprises biggin coffeepot, teapot, creamer, and sugar. Round and wide-bodied. Double snake handles with slithering and squiggling heads: Coffeepot and teapot handles are leaf-capped and flanked by phoenix wings. All handles high-looping except sugar handles which are side bracket. Covers hinged with acorn finials. Coffeepot cover raised and teapot cover flush. Coffeepot set in tripod base with patera-mounted loose rings and leaf-capped paw supports mounted to rectilinear tripod base on bracket supports; vasiform oil lamp. Acanthus leaves, paterae, and egg and dart. Gadrooning and ribbing. Engraved armorials. Sophisticated Classicism by the preeminent Georgian silversmith. Fully marked including date letters for 1809 (creamer and teapot) and 1810 (coffeepot and sugar). Very good condition. Coffeepot: H 11 3/4 x W 6 1/2 x D 6 1/2 in. Teapot: H 6 x W 10 x D 7 in. Creamer: H 4 x W 7 3/4 x D 5 1/4 in. Sugar: H 4 1/4 x W 8 x D 6 5/8 in. Heavy total weight: 126 troy ounces. #CE215