Fine Silver - 25th October 2017

Lot 812

A George III Irish silver two handled cup

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £280

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Description

A George III Irish silver two handled cup,

by John Moore, Dublin circa 1780,

circular form, leaf capped scroll handles, on a raised circular foot, embossed foliate decoration, gilded bowl, later inscribed 'Presented by the Officers of the West Kent Yeomanry, to Mr Thomas Joseph Soloman of the Cobham Troop', the foot inscribed ' 2nd Prize for carbine shooting in the Wildernesse Park, May 12, 1836', height 12.8cm, approx. weight 12.2oz.