A GEORGE II IRISH SILVER CUP
A GEORGE II IRISH SILVER CUP

CORK OR LIMERICK, CIRCA 1740, MAKER'S MARK CH

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A GEORGE II IRISH SILVER CUP
Cork or Limerick, circa 1740, maker's mark CH
Vase form, with applied mid-band and two handles, engraved with monogram in rococo cartouche, marked near handle
61/8in. (15.5cm.) high; 19oz. (596gr.)
Provenance
Maude Hall (Eleanor Roosevelt's aunt) married to David Gray, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, 1940-1947. David Gray was appointed Ambassador by Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Given to Eleanor Roosevelt and used at Val-Kill

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