Silver and Coins - 29th October 2008

Lot 551

An extremely rare George III Irish provincial teaspoon

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £680

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Description

An extremely rare George III Irish provincial teaspoon, bright-cut and star, with scratched initials 'M F', by R. W. Dartnell, Youghal (RW, STERLING) c. 1785 Literature Bennett, D: Collecting Irish Silver pp 191 for details of this man who was probably a retailer and watchmaker in Main Street, Youghal c.1785