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

Lot 660

An 18th century Irish silver Freedom box

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1700

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Description

An 18th century Irish silver Freedom box,

unmarked, circa 1770,

circular form, the pull-off cover engraved with the arms and motto of the City of Cork, below 'Corke Arms', gilded interior, diameter 7.6cm, approx. weight 2.5oz.

For a similar example see: Culme, J., British Silver Boxes, 1640-1840, The Lion Collection, The Antique Collector's Club 2015, page 156, entry 171.