Silver - Day One - 25th January 2011

Lot 51

A pair of early 18th century Irish silver sugar nips

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £150

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Description

A pair of early 18th century Irish silver sugar nips, marked with a harp and Hibernia, Dublin circa 1740, ring handles, shell shaped bowls, tapering stems, the square box scratch initialled 'I*B' and with a later monogram, length 11.8cm, approx. weight 0.9oz. Purchased from Phillips, London, 28 August 1983.