Lot 436
  • 436

An Irish silver sugar bowl, maker's mark IB probably for Jonathan Buck, Jr., Limerick and Cork, circa 1770

Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on base IB and STERLING
  • Silver
  • diameter 5 1/8 in.
  • 13cm
bombé circular, chased with sloping flutes and beading, on three shell and hoof feet, base engraved D above RA

Condition

several small rim splits, feet need straightening, otherwise good, rare
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