A Set of Twelve George III Silver Dinner Plates of Irish interest, Andrew Fogelberg, London, 1775

shaped circular with molded entrelac rims, the borders engraved with contemporary arms and supporters beneath an earl's coronet, marked on bases, numbered and with scratch weights

scratches to surfaces from use, rims a little worn, good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The arms are those of Scott with Landers in pretense, for John Scott of Mohubber, co. Tipperary, and his second wife, Margaret, daughter and heir of Patrick Lawless, a Dublin banker.

John Scott was born in 1739, followed a successful career in law, becoming Chief Justice of the Court of Kings bench.  In 1784 he was created a Baron Earlsfort of Lisson Earl, co. Tipperary, in 1789 created Viscount Clonmell and in 1793 Earl of Clonmell. He died in Dublin in 1798.

His bronzed visage and reputation for effrontery led to his being called "copper-faced Jack".  The family estates, under the 4th earl in 1883, consisted of 16,187 acres in co. Tipperary, 1,978 acres in co. Kildare, 2,226 in co. Kilkenny, 2,022 in co. Monaghan, 1,902 in co. Limerick and 51 in co. Dublin, giving a total of 27,646 acres with an income of  £17,140 a year.