Antique Scottish & Irish Silver - 04_14b (scroll down to see image)

A Pair of George II Salvers (SOLD)
Dublin circa 1755
Diameter: 6 1/4"; Weight: 17 ozs. 5 dwts.

The arms are those of Hill for Wills Hill (1718-1793) while he was the first Earl of Hillsborough. He later advancing to become the Marquess of Downshire. He married Margaretta,daughter of Robert Fitzgerald, Earl of Kildare, and sister of James, 1st Duke of Leinster.

A George III Fish Slice
Dublin circa 1775, possibly by J. Jackson
Length: 12 1/4"

Beautifully pierced and engraved with a basket full of fish.

An Extremely Rare George III Two-Color Gold Kilkenny Freedom Box (SOLD)
London 1811 by John Northam
Length: 2 3/4"; Weight: 3 ozs. 5 dwts.

Made in London, no doubt as a special order, this piece is cast with the arms of Kilkenny and engraved with a presentation inscription from that city to Brigadier General Dennis Pack in 1811. Pack, perhaps best known for commanding the 9th Infantry at Waterloo, clearly enjoyed gifts; the Kilkenny Moderator reported that he presented the 42nd Royal Highlanders with a pair of Irish bagpipes for their exertions while under his command during that battle.