An Irish oversized silver tankard made in Dublin in 1783 by Thomas Johnson is among the prime lots at Hegarty’s Valentine’s Day online auction next February 14 at 5 pm. It is among an important collection of Irish silver in a sale that will include antique furniture, collectibles, art and jewellery. The tankard features double c scroll handles, a bulbous body with design in relief, clear hallmarks and a circular platform base and is estimated at €8,000-€10,000.
Another piece certain to generate interest is a Cork silver coffee pot made by John Nicholson c1760 when silver making flourished in the southern capital. The George III piece features a finial cover, cartouches, a decorative spout and a circular platform base. The estimate is €1,000-€3,000. The catalogue is online.
