A George III Irish silver goblet

A George III Irish silver goblet,

by John Laughlin, Dublin circa 1780,

vase shaped bowl, engraved decoration, on a raised circular foot with a gadroon border, engraved with a crest, height 16.5cm, plus an Irish silver waiter, marked with Hibernia and a harp, circular form, inner swag border and outer beaded border, engraved with a crest, on three hoof feet, diameter 15cm, approx. total weight 12.8oz. (2)

The crest on the goblet is that of the Ven. Dr. Edward Synge, Archdeacon of Kilala. The crest on the waiter is that of Marchmont.