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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

An Imperial Gilt-Bronze Archaistic Temple Bell (£200,000-300,000)  UPDATE: THIS MADE £338,000

A Rare Gilt-Bronze Figure of Shyama Tara , Ming Dynasty, Early 15th Century, (£100,000-150,000) UPDATE: THIS MADE £662,500

An Imperial gilt bronze temple bell is a highlight at Sotheby’s sale of Fine Chinese Ceramics and works of art in London on November 6.  The gilt bronze archaistic temple bell, bianzhong was purchased in China in the late 19th century by Dr. Walter Jennings Milles (1854-1910) who practised  in Shanghai for 26 years before retiring to England.

Bianzhong were produced for the court during the Qing dynasty as an essential component of Confucian ritual ceremonies at the imperial altars, formal banquets and processions. This particular bell has remained in the same family collection in Scotland for over 100 years, during which time it became a tradition to use the bell as a dinner gong.

Another highlight is a gilt bronze figure of Shyama Tara, worshipped by Buddhists as a saviour and liberator from samsara, the earthly realm of birth and rebirth. The sale of over 430 lots, including ceramics from the Alfred Beit Foundation,  is expected to realise £7.5-11 million.

A private collection of antique and wonderful 18th century Irish silver, purchased about 50 years ago from Egan’s, Cork, comes up at Sotheby’s sale of Important Silver, Vertu and Russian Works on Art in New York on October 29.  There are nine lots in total. Here is a sample:

A pair of irish silver large sauce boats, Carden Terry, Cork, circa 1775 ($5,000-7,000).

An Irish silver teapot, sauce boat, and sugar bowl, Cork, circa 1780-1800

Three Irish silver creamers, Cork, circa 1750 / circa 1780-1800

Three Irish silver salvers, Dublin, circa 1750/circa 1735 ($5,000-7,000).

An Irish silver sugar bowl, maker’s mark IB probably for Jonathan Buck, Jr., Limerick and Cork, circa 1770 ($5,000-7,000).

A pair of Irish silver sauce boats, George Hodder, Cork, circa 1760 ($5,000-7,000).