Lot 286
  • 286

A Pair of Irish Silver-gilt Beer Jugs, 1740

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • both marked by William Williamson, Dublin, 1740, additions circa 1830, the additions later London hallmarked 1953

  • silver
  • height 10 5/8 in.
  • 27cm
of baluster form, the bodies chased with rococo ornament, engraved in front with arms in a rococo cartouche, the spout chased with a grinning mask, raised on a spreading openwork foot chased with shells and flowers, cast caryatid handles

Provenance

The arms are those of Roberts or Robarts.

Condition

as noted re additions, one handle with seam opening
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