Lot Essay
The crest is that of Ferguson of Burt House, co. Donegal.
Property of
AN IRISH PENSION FUND
A PAIR OF GEORGE III IRISH SILVER MUGS
Details
A PAIR OF GEORGE III IRISH SILVER MUGS
DUBLIN, 1807, MAKER'S MARK IS
Each cylindrical, applied with bands of grapevine near base and rim, the handle formed of two entwined snakes, applied with a crest and garter motto, marked under bases
5¼in. (13.3cm.) high; 47oz. (1463gr.) (2)
DUBLIN, 1807, MAKER'S MARK IS
Each cylindrical, applied with bands of grapevine near base and rim, the handle formed of two entwined snakes, applied with a crest and garter motto, marked under bases
5¼in. (13.3cm.) high; 47oz. (1463gr.) (2)
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, February 4, 1988, lot 47