The Grand Service
Over the course of 25 years George created one of the most spectacular dining services ever made. It became known as the Grand Service. As well as silver-gilt dining plate the service included works to be displayed on the buffet, traditionally arrayed behind the monarch himself. The royal goldsmiths Rundell, Bridge & Rundell were able to draw on a remarkable pool of artistic talent to design the 4,000 individual elements of the service. Together they created a series of works inspired by gothic, baroque, rococo and neo-classical motifs, on a monumental scale. The service remains in use to this day.
Paul Storr (1771-1844)
Dish hallmark 1814/15
Silver gilt | 79.0 x 79.5 x 7.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 51654
Paul Storr (1771-1844)
Pair of wine coolers (part of The Grand Service) hallmark 1812/13
Silver gilt | 25.5 x 38 x 28 cm (whole object) | RCIN 50810
Paul Storr (1771-1844)
Tray (part of the Grand Service) hallmark 1812/13
Silver gilt | 11.2 x 82.8 x 60.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 50837
Tray (part of the Grand Service)
Paul Storr (1771-1844)
Spirit burners 1813 with later additions from 1817
Silver gilt | 24.0 x 29.5 x 30.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 50278
John Bridge (1755-1834)
Set of bottle coolers (part of The Grand Service) hallmark 1827/8
Silver gilt | 58 x 40 x 40 cm (whole object) | RCIN 50843
Philip Rundell (1746-1827)
The Shield of Achilles 1821
Silver gilt | 90.5 x 90.5 x 18.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 51266
John Bridge (1755-1834)
Tureens (part of The Grand Service) hallmark 1826/7
Silver gilt | 42.0 x 41.0 x 38.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 50279
Paul Storr (1771-1844)
Pair of candelabra (part of The Grand Service) hallmarks 1804-13
Silver gilt | 64.5 x 43.0 x 43.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 50827
