Lot 439
  • 439

Three Irish silver creamers, Cork, circa 1750 / circa 1780-1800

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • all marked on bases, the last with maker's mark three times, and all marked STERLING
  • Silver
  • heights 4 1/2 to 7 in.
  • 11.4-17.8cm
the first on three shell and hoof feet, engraved with crest above molded girdle, by George Hodder, c. 1760; the second tall form with beaded borders and reeded handle, foliate monogram LCD, by Carden Terry, c. 1780-90; the third with reeded borders and square foot, monogrammed HL, by Carden Terry and John Williams, c. 1790-1800

Condition

the first slightly bright, possibly repaired at upper handle terminal; the second repaired at top and bottom of handle; the third good
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