Warwick Vase 1823 - 1824

This is a silver Warwick Vase made by Paul Storr, one of the greatest silversmiths in the history of British metalwork. The vase is made using traditional techniques of metalworking such as casting, chasing, and engraving to produce its form and intricate surface decoration. The result is a heavy and substantial object with a gleaming surface and a wealth of classical motifs. The silver is given volume and mass, shaped into deep relief, and then minutely detailed. Storr's craftsmanship reflects the wider context of luxury production in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when wealthy patrons sought to display their status through elaborate and costly objects. The value of this piece isn’t just in its aesthetic appeal, but also in the labor and materials that went into its creation, underscoring how these objects were deeply embedded in social and economic structures.