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Sunday 9th March 2014 at 11.30am
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170A A WILLIAM IV RECTANGULAR SILVER
PRESENTATION SNUFF BOX,
Birmingham 1834, mark possibly that of Edward Smith
(rubbed), the lipped snuff proof hinged lid with engine
turned decoration to the rims and presentation engraving
“A Present to Mr John C. Ennis”, the body with conform-
ing engine turned decoration enclosed by egg-and-tongue
borders, gilt interior (c.2ozs). 7cm wide, 4cm deep, 1.5cm
high;
together with a Victorian silver rectangular card case,
Birmingham 1865, mark of Edward Smith, with engine
turned decoration (c.3ozs). 10cm high, 7cm wide (2)
€200 - 300
171
AN IRISH GEORGE II ROCOCO SILVER OVAL
TUREEN AND COVER
of large proportions, Dublin c.1750, mark of William
Townsend (1726-75) (rubbed), the stepped and domed
cover with pineapple finial above embossed hands of game
birds, swags, dolphins and bound carrots, horse radishes
and other vegetables amongst scrollwork, scallop shells
and entwined foliage and cartouches, crested, raised on
four shell and acanthus capped paw feet (c.85ozs). 22cm
high, 33.5cm wide over handles
The arms are those of MacNamara of Doolin and Ennisty-
mon House, County Clare. It is thought that it is for Wil-
liamMacNamara, eldest son of BartholomewMacNamara
(b.1685). William was born in 1714 and is recorded as mar-
rying Catherine, daughter and heiress of Francis Sarsfield
of Doolin who owned significant tracts of land in County
Clare. Following their marriage they settled at Doolin,
parish of Killilagh.
Provenance: Bought at Sotheby’s 3 May 1984, “Important
Silver & Gold Auction”
€4000 - 6000
