A set of six George III Irish Regimental silver Fiddle pattern tablespoons

A set of six George III Irish Regimental silver Fiddle pattern tablespoons, 8th Garrison Battalion,

by Tudor and Whitford, Dublin 1807,

the terminals engraved with a crown above 8 GB Mess', length 22.2cm, approx. weight 11.4oz.

Formed in Ireland on 25 December 1806, this was one of nine such Garrison Battalions. it consisted of between 600 and 1000 men, and was organized into ten companies. The first appointed commanding officer was Lt. Col. Joseph Gubbins. Its HQ was at Parsonstown, King's County. On the 24 March, 8th Garrison was disbanded.