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27 AN IRISH GEORGE III SWING HANDLED BON BON BASKET, DUBLIN C.1775,mark of John Lloyd, with embossed beaded rim, the pierced handle
and body applied with cast and chased foliate decoration, insects and
fruiting vines, with gilt interior, (c.93g). 14.5cm at widest point
Provenance: Collection of the Late Dr KurtTicher
€ 500 - 800
28 AN IRISH CIRCULAR SWING HANDLED SUGAR BASKET, DUBLIN 1920,mark ofWest & Son, the pierced body with gadroon rim and repoussé, chased
and engraved decoration depicting scenes of rural life, farmyard animals,
fisherman, etc. and small central cartouche engraved with initials, raised on
pierced and engraved spreading circular foot, with blue glass liner, (c.202g).
12.5cm diameter
€ 400 - 600
1920:The Burning of Cork
British forces set fire to some 5 acres (20,000m sq.) of the centre of Cork (city),including
the City Hall in reprisal attacks after a British auxiliary is killed in a guerrilla ambush.