The Regency’s Master Silversmith: Paul Storr and the Art of Opulence Paul Storr, born in London in 1771, emerged as a defining figure in the world of English silver during the Regency era—a period synonymous with refined taste, aristocratic patronage, and an exuberant embrace of classical forms. While biographical details surrounding his early life remain somewhat sparse, it is known that he entered the goldsmithing trade through his…