ADAM'S - SILVER FROM THE COLLECTION OF JIMMY WELDON May 16th 2017 (Click Lot title for more images and to Place Bid)

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140 A SET OF SIX GEORGE III IRISH PROVINCIAL TABLE SPOONS, CORK C.1800,

mark of Joseph Gibson, the plain pointed end handles crested,

(c.435.4g). 25cm. (6)

€ 1,200 - 1,500

Joseph Gibson, Goldsmith, Jeweller, Clockmaker &Watchmak-

er; began work in 1784; 2 Grand Parade, 1804, 1810, 1817;

married Catherine, daughter of John Nicholson, Silversmiths,

3rd June 1788, registered Dublin 1797, died 1820. (Bowen

and O’Brien, 2005 pp180-186)

1800: The Act of Union (Ireland) 1800,and the Act of the Parliament

of Ireland,are passed by the respective legislatures,to unite the Kingdom

of Ireland and Kingdom of Great Britain into the United Kingdom of

Great Britain and Ireland,with effect from 1 January 1801.

139 A SET OF SIX IRISH GEORGE II THREE PRONG PISTOL HANDLE DESSERT FORKS,

Dublin c.1750, crested, (c.388.8g). 17cm long. (6)

€ 600 - 800