Lot Essay
The arms are possibly those of Hussey impaling those of another.
Property of
AN IRISH PENSION FUND
A CHARLES II SILVER CASTER
Details
A CHARLES II SILVER CASTER
MAKER'S MARK MG?, LONDON, 1675
Cylindrical, on flat circular base with ropetwist band, the pierced domed cover with bayonet mounts, cut-card calyx and baluster finial, engraved with a coat-of-arms within crossed fronds, marked on rim and cover
7in. (17.8cm.) high; 11oz. (348gr.)
MAKER'S MARK MG?, LONDON, 1675
Cylindrical, on flat circular base with ropetwist band, the pierced domed cover with bayonet mounts, cut-card calyx and baluster finial, engraved with a coat-of-arms within crossed fronds, marked on rim and cover
7in. (17.8cm.) high; 11oz. (348gr.)
Provenance
John Noble Esq., Christie's, London, December 12, 1951, lor 133
Exhibited
Huntington Art Gallery, San Marino, California, 1963.