Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 25th January 2023
Lot 515
A George III Irish presentation silver double beaker
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £2500
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Description
A George III Irish presentation silver double beaker,
by John Locker, John Laughlin or John Lloyd, Dublin circa 1780,
tapering circular form, with bands of fluted decoration, gilded interior, inscribed 'We'll take a cup o'kindness yet For Auld Lang Syne', and 'To Edward Stopford Blair and Elizabeth his Wife on their Silver Wedding day June 22 Ad 1778, The Gift of some who have known them Long and love them very much', in a fitted red case, height 14.4cm, approx. weight 9.7oz.