Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 1 - 18th April 2023 - 18th April 2023
Lot 233
A pair of mid-18th century Irish silver...
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £800
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Description
A pair of mid-18th century Irish silver two-handled cups,
marks partially lost in decoration, possible maker's mark M or W, circa 1750-60,
circular form, central girdle, embossed with scroll-work, trailing vines, birds and foliate decoration, engraved with two crests, leaf-capped scroll handles, on raised circular bases, the underside of both with initials 'F' over 'T.M' and 'R', height 13.4cm, total approx. weight 27.4oz. (2)
The crests are that of Brin, Clifford, Duin and others.