Irish silver stole the show at Whyte’s art and collectibles for Christmas auction in Dublin on December 6. The top lot was a George II Limerick silver cream jug by Joseph Johns. Estimated at 3,000-5,000 it sold for 8,400. A George III Cork silver snuffer tray by George Hodder sold for 1,700 over a top estimate of 600 and a George II silver coffee pot by London maker Philip Garden made 1,500 over a top estimate of 800.
A George III Cork silver snuffer tray by George Hodder sold for 1,700.
A George II silver cream jug by Joseph Johns, Limerick sold for 8,400.
A George II London silver coffee pot by Philip Garden made 1,500.