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MARK OF BENJAMIN STOKES, DUBLIN, 1769
Details
A George III Irish gold freedom-box
Mark of Benjamin Stokes, Dublin, 1769
Circular, with reeded borders, the detachable cover engraved with the coat-of-arms of the Corporation of Weavers, the base with an inscription, marked inside base, cover and on side
2½in. (6.4cm.) diam.
3oz. (93gr.)
Mark of Benjamin Stokes, Dublin, 1769
Circular, with reeded borders, the detachable cover engraved with the coat-of-arms of the Corporation of Weavers, the base with an inscription, marked inside base, cover and on side
2½in. (6.4cm.) diam.
3oz. (93gr.)
Provenance
Presented to William, Marquess of Kildare (1749-1804), later 2nd Duke of Leinster, and thence by descent to
Gerald, 8th Duke of Leinster
The Duke of Leinster; Sotheby's London, 3 May 1984, lot 16
Gerald, 8th Duke of Leinster
The Duke of Leinster; Sotheby's London, 3 May 1984, lot 16
Literature
The Glory of the Goldsmith, Magnificent Gold and Silver from the Al-Tajir Collection, London, 1989, no. 196, p. 240, illustrated p. 241
Exhibited
London, Christie's, The Glory of the Goldsmith, Magnificent Gold and Silver from the Al-Tajir Collection, 1989, no. 196
Special notice
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