An Irish George III Silver Dish Ring
Sale 797 - Fine Furniture, Decorative Arts and Silver
Oct 13, 2020
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,500
Sold for $4,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
An Irish George III Silver Dish Ring
W. Townsend, Dublin, 1769
hallmarked for Sterling on cartouche
15 ozt 9 dwt
Height 4 1/4 x diameter 8 1/2 inches.
15 ozt 9 dwt
Height 4 1/4 x diameter 8 1/2 inches.
Property Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of The San Diego Museum of Art
Condition Report
In overall good, stable, attractive condition. Light to moderate surface scratching throughout consistent with age and use. Pierce decoration on body appears intact without loss nor repair. Likely erasure to circular element opposite main engraved cartouche. Museum inventory number painted to interior of top rim.
Engraved monogram on front cartouche is stylistically correct and exhibits wear consistent with age of rest of dish ring.
Additional images available upon request.
Engraved monogram on front cartouche is stylistically correct and exhibits wear consistent with age of rest of dish ring.
Additional images available upon request.
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