Lot Essay
Two examples of this characteristically Irish helmet-shaped cream jug are illustrated in BENNETT, Douglas, Irish Georgian Silver, Cassell & CO. Ltd, London, 1972, 78, fig. 17,18
MAKER'S MARK PROBABLY WILLIAM TOWNSEND, DUBLIN, 1770
Details
A George III Irish silver cream jug
maker's mark probably William Townsend, Dublin, 1770
Plain helmet shape, on three scrolled paw supports each headed with a lion's mask, applied with rib about the body and with leaf-capped scroll handle
4¾in. (12.1cm.) high
marked to base
6oz.
maker's mark probably William Townsend, Dublin, 1770
Plain helmet shape, on three scrolled paw supports each headed with a lion's mask, applied with rib about the body and with leaf-capped scroll handle
4¾in. (12.1cm.) high
marked to base
6oz.