This very rare and early Queen Anne Cork silver mug dating to around 1710 is a feature lot at Hegarty’s online sale in Bandon on October 15. Made by Anthony Semirot, a Huguenot refugee who became a significant silversmith in 18th century Cork and was made a Freeman of the Cork Goldsmiths Co. in 1693, it is estimated at €6,500-€7,500. The catalogue for the sale, which offers a good selection of jewellery, is online. UPDATE: THIS WAS NOT SOLD BUT WAS UNDER OFFER AFTER THE AUCTION
