Silver and Collectors Items - 20th April 2011

Lot 1294

A mid 18th century Irish silver saffron pot

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £2300

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Description

A mid 18th century Irish silver saffron pot, by Samuel Walker, circa 1740, bullet form, scroll handle, the pull-off cover part marked and with a fluted finial, straight tapering spout, engraved with a crest and armorial, length handle to spout 14cm, height 7.5cm, approx. weight 4.5oz. The shield and Crest is that of Pemberton of Aislaby, Co. Durham.