A pair of George III silver chamber sticks

A pair of George III silver chamber sticks, by Paul Storr, London 1808, circular form, reeded borders, with drip pans and conical snuffers, engraved with a crest and motto, diameter 15.5cm, approx. weight 26oz. (2) The crest is that of Lowther, environed by the Garter and ensigned by the appropriate coronet for the 1st Earl of Lonsdale. Wlilliam Lowther was born on 29 December 1757, and he succeeded his cousin as baronet in 1788. He represented Cumberland and later Rutland in Parliament from 1780-1802. He served as Lord Lieutenant of Cumberland and Westmorland until his death in 1844. On 7th April 1807 Sir William was created Earl of Londsale, an honour followed by the Garter on the 18 July.