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MARK OF GEORGE HALLORAN ONLY, LIMERICK, CIRCA 1775
Details
A George III Irish provincial gold freedom-box
Mark of George Halloran only, Limerick, circa 1775
Circular, with reeded borders, the detachable cover engraved with the seal of the City of Limerick within an inscription, and containing freedom paper, marked inside base with maker's mark only
2 7/8in. (7.2cm.) diam.
4oz. (137gr.)
Mark of George Halloran only, Limerick, circa 1775
Circular, with reeded borders, the detachable cover engraved with the seal of the City of Limerick within an inscription, and containing freedom paper, marked inside base with maker's mark only
2 7/8in. (7.2cm.) diam.
4oz. (137gr.)
Provenance
Presented to William, 2nd Duke of Leinster (1749-1804), and thence by descent to
Gerald, 8th Duke of Leinster
The Duke of Leinster; Sotheby's London, 3 May 1984, lot 20
Gerald, 8th Duke of Leinster
The Duke of Leinster; Sotheby's London, 3 May 1984, lot 20
Literature
The Glory of the Goldsmith, Magnificent Gold and Silver from the Al-Tajir Collection, London, 1989, no. 201, p. 242, illustrated p. 243
Exhibited
London, Christie's, The Glory of the Goldsmith, Magnificent Gold and Silver from the Al-Tajir Collection, 1989, no. 201
Special notice
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