Lot Essay
A virtually identical silver-gilt box by William Reynolds of Cork was sold in these Rooms April 14, 1994, lot 191
Details
A GEORGE III IRISH SILVER FREEDOM BOX
MAKER'S MARK OF WILLIAM REYNOLDS, CORK, CIRCA 1760
Circular, with molded sides, the removable cover repoussé with a coat of arms within foliage and scrolls on a matted ground and with banner engraved CORK ARMS and STATIO BENE FIDA CARINIS, marked on base and cover with maker's mark only
3¼in. (8.3cm.) diameter; 4oz. (129gr.)
MAKER'S MARK OF WILLIAM REYNOLDS, CORK, CIRCA 1760
Circular, with molded sides, the removable cover repoussé with a coat of arms within foliage and scrolls on a matted ground and with banner engraved CORK ARMS and STATIO BENE FIDA CARINIS, marked on base and cover with maker's mark only
3¼in. (8.3cm.) diameter; 4oz. (129gr.)