Sold for:
$3,250
$3,250
IRISH GEORGE IV STERLING TEA SET BY JAMES LE BASS, DUBLIN, 1827-28, THREE PIECES:Sterling silver set includes 1 teapot, H. 6", W.11 1/2", 1 creamer, and 1 sugar bowl, W.9" to the handles; each piece of squat shape with repousse flowers about, raised on four feet with mask knees. Matched hallmarks include Hibernia, harp crowned, king's profile, and date letter G, with maker's mark "I.L.B." enclosed, and engraved crest of an arm raising a cross. Totaling approximately 74.9 troy oz.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2012-05-19
