This pair of Irish silver sauceboats by William Egan and Sons, Cork dates to 1982.
A five piece silver tea service and a pair of sauceboats by William Egan and Sons dating respectively to 1979 and 1982 are among the leading lots at Woodwards twice yearly sale of silver, art and collectibles in Cork on October 10. They are estimated at €5,000-€8,000 and €1,200-€2,000.
Among the Cork silver pieces are a set of c1790 teaspoons by Joseph Gibson (€2,000-€3,000), a set of three c1790 dessert spoons stamped “Sterling” by John Warner (€300-€600) and a c1780 bright cut cream jug by John Nicholson (€1,200-€2,000). The auction offers a selection of Victorian and Edwardian sovereigns, an Omega Constellation wristwatch and a ring owned by Bishop Edward Gunn who was appointed a bishop in Mississippi in 1911. Artists featured include William Harrington, Frank Egginton, Marshall Hutson, George Dunne, Alex McKenna and George Nisbet.
A 1979 five piece tea service by Egans of Cork