Lot 239
  • 239

An Irish silver salver, John Hamilton, Dublin, circa 1745

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

Description

  • marked on surface, base engraved 527 and on foot 61=10
  • silver
  • diameter 15 5/8 in.
  • 39.7 cm
shaped circular with rococo rim and chased rococo border surrounding the later engraved arms and motto of Fitzgerald, on three shell and foliate feet

Condition

one foot dented in and some surface splitting to rim above, some surface splitting to rim above another foot too, otherwise good, with minor surface scratches from use
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