Silver, Coins & Medals, and Silver from the estate of Lorna Rossi of Walter H Willson - 29th April 2009

Lot 76

An early George III Irish two-handled cup

Estimate £200 - £250 | Hammer £260

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Description

An early George III Irish two-handled cup, with later embossing and inscription 'Presented by the owners of the ship MINESOTA by Capt. Harry Flinn as a slight acknowledgement of his unremitting and successful efforts in rescuing the said ship from a perilous position during a heavy gale on 2nd May 1858', maker probably Michael Walsh, Dublin 1760-70, 6in (15cm) high, 11oz.