There is something to suit all pockets, from rare and collectible items to gifts for special occasions, at Woodwards silver sale in Cork on November 13. Rare pieces of Irish Provincial silver like a c1785 ladle by Patrick Connell of Limerick and a large Cork sauceboat by William Reynolds are alongside much more affordable examples for new collectors. The catalogue is online. Here is a small selection with some of the most desireable items:
George II plain Irish silver baluster mug by J Moore, Dublin, c.1750 (1,500-2,500). UPDATE: THIS MADE 1,400
Rare c1785 ladle by Patrick Connell, Limerick (5,000-7,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE 4,000
Pair of profusely decorated London silver fighting cocks (2,800-3,200). UPDATE: THESE WERE UNSOLD
George II Irish silver punch strainer by J. Gumley, Dublin c1759 (2,400-2,700). UPDATE: THIS MADE 2,100
A George V Irish Silver dish ring by S.H. Waterhouse, Dublin 1932 (1,200-1,500).UPDATE: THIS MADE 925