A pair of George III Irish sterling silver salts, Dublin circa 1770 by Richard Williams
A pair of George III Irish sterling silver salts, Dublin circa 1770 by Richard Williams
Each of compressed circular ‘cauldron’ form, with gadrooned rims raised on three pad feet with shell junctions. The side engraved with a crest of a portcullis chained. Traces of gilding to interior. Engraved scratch weights underneath; 4”0 ½ and 3”19 ½ respectively. Each marked underneath with date letter absent. (2)
Diameter – 6.9 cm / 2.75 inches
Weight – 210 grams / 6.75 ozt
Richard Williams, was warden of the Dublin assay office in 1766-7 and master in 1768-9. It is not uncommon to find Irish silver lacking the date letter, particularly in the second half of the 18th century.
Estimated at £300 - £500
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A pair of George III Irish sterling silver salts, Dublin circa 1770 by Richard Williams
Each of compressed circular ‘cauldron’ form, with gadrooned rims raised on three pad feet with shell junctions. The side engraved with a crest of a portcullis chained. Traces of gilding to interior. Engraved scratch weights underneath; 4”0 ½ and 3”19 ½ respectively. Each marked underneath with date letter absent. (2)
Diameter – 6.9 cm / 2.75 inches
Weight – 210 grams / 6.75 ozt
Richard Williams, was warden of the Dublin assay office in 1766-7 and master in 1768-9. It is not uncommon to find Irish silver lacking the date letter, particularly in the second half of the 18th century.
Estimated at £300 - £500
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