The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016

Lot 605

A small collection of George III Irish provincial silver flatware

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £600

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Description

A small collection of George III Irish provincial silver flatware,

Cork,

comprising: a Bright-cut Celtic point pattern tablespoon, by John Nicholson, circa 1790, the terminal with a crest and initials, plus four matching teaspoons, by the same maker, plus a pair of Old English pattern dessert spoons, by Carden Terry and John Williams, circa 1800, and a Bright-cut Star pattern teaspoon by the same makers, approx. weight 6.2oz. (8)

Provenance: Lawrence's, Crewkerne, 14 April 1988, lot 185.

The crest and initials are those of Paret of Dublin.