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ONE MARK OF WILLIAM TOWNSEND, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740, THE OTHER DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740, MAKER'S MARK POSSIBLY MB
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TWO GEORGE II IRISH SILVER TWO-HANDLED CUPS
ONE MARK OF WILLIAM TOWNSEND, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740, THE OTHER DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740, MAKER'S MARK POSSIBLY MB
Each inverted bell shape on spreading foot and with harp-shaped scroll- capped handles, each later engraved with initials 'RAM' within a neo-classical cartouche, engraved underneath on one with initials 'M' over 'RA' and a scratch weight '18=11' and on the other with initials 'A*M to R.M.I.' and with a scratch weight '22=11'
7 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) high and 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
40 oz. (124 gm.) (2)
ONE MARK OF WILLIAM TOWNSEND, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740, THE OTHER DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740, MAKER'S MARK POSSIBLY MB
Each inverted bell shape on spreading foot and with harp-shaped scroll- capped handles, each later engraved with initials 'RAM' within a neo-classical cartouche, engraved underneath on one with initials 'M' over 'RA' and a scratch weight '18=11' and on the other with initials 'A*M to R.M.I.' and with a scratch weight '22=11'
7 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) high and 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
40 oz. (124 gm.) (2)
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