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18th century Georgian Sterling Silver Irish Sauce Boat
Located in Savannah, GA
Irish sterling silver sauce boat featuring lion heads tapering into paw feet, a scalloped edge, a
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Antique 1770s Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish George II Sterling Silver Tazza Dublin, Ireland 1738
Located in London, GB
A classic Antique Irish George II Sterling Silver Tazza standing on a spread foot and embellished
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Two Handled Cup Dublin, Ireland 1769
Located in London, GB
An elegant Antique Irish George III Silver Two Handled Cup. The Cup features an engraved armorial
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Irish George II Sterling Silver Candlesticks Dublin c. 1740
By Thomas Walker & Son Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant Antique Irish George II Cast Silver Candlestick with shaped square bases and
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Oversized Antique Irish Georgian Silver Lidded Tankard Beer Mug 1783 Dublin
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Irish Silver Tankard in a classic baluster shape with a substantial domed lid
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare Pair Irish Georgian Dublin Silver Sauce Gravy Boats Circa 1760 Matthew West
By Matthew West
Located in Dublin, Ireland
1841 in new premises at 18/19, College Green), becoming one of the foremost jewellers in Ireland
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Sterling Silver Cup
By Matthew West
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 18th century Irish sterling silver cup; an addition to
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Antique 18th Century English Historical Memorabilia

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Georgian Hand Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tea Caddy George III
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally rare Irish George III hand cut full lead crystal single tea caddy of rectangular
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Caddies

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Provincial Silver Coffee Pot Cork 1775 18th Century Georgian
By John Nicholson
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Irish Provincial Sterling Silver Coffee Pot with a classic baluster form and
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Pair Antique George III Irish Cast Silver Candlesticks Dublin, Ireland c. 1760
Located in London, GB
removable nozzles featuring a complementary six shell design. The 18th century Irish Silver Candlesticks
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

A mustard pot
Located in London, GB
This charming little mustard pot was made in Dublin 1800. The mustard pot is decorated with engraved swags and a pierced silver body, allowing the unique blue glass interior to show ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

A mustard pot
A mustard pot
H 3.94 in Dm 8.27 in

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Irish George III Set of 3 Sterling Silver Dessert Spoons by John Irish 1750-1770
Located in London, GB
Set of 3 George III Irish sterling silver dessert spoons. Maker: John Irish. Cork 1750-1770
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Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

George III Irish Sterling Silver Hook End Soup Ladle by John Loughlin
Located in London, GB
Decorative George III sterling silver shell bowl hook end soup ladle with a typically Irish design
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Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Irish Provincial Silver Goblets
By Carden Terry
Located in London, GB
A pair of rare Irish silver goblets, made in the Reign of George III; the goblets are of bell
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Antique Late 18th Century Icelandic George III Sterling Silver

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Silver

Pair of Irish Provincial Silver Goblets
Pair of Irish Provincial Silver Goblets
H 6.25 in W 0.15 in D 0.5 in
18th Century George III Irish Sterling Silver Cruet by G. Hill
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Handsome 18th century George III, Cruet from Dublin, Ireland. 8 glass bottles, boat shaped, footed
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Serving Pieces

18th Century Sterling Silver Dish Ring by Michael Homer
By Michael Homer
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Handsome sterling silver Irish dish ring, pierced and chased in Rococo style with scrolls, flowers
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Tableware

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Sterling Silver

George III Irish Silver Fish Slice
By Christopher Haines
Located in New York, NY
George III Irish silver fish slice. Dublin, 1776 by Christopher Haines. An almost identical
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Antique 18th Century Irish Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

George III Irish Silver Fish Slice
H 1 in W 3.5 in D 13.25 in
18th Century Sterling Silver Mugs Dublin Irish Baroque by Henry Daniele
Located in Epfach, DE
18th Century Sterling Silver Mugs Dublin Irish Baroque by Henry Daniele These two mugs are a rare
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Antique Early 18th Century Irish Baroque Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Soup or Punch Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Irish, Georgian, sterling silver soup/punch ladle, Dublin, 1753-1768. Measures: 15 1/2" long x 3 1
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

George II Irish Sterling Silver Tray, 1735
Located in Astoria, NY
George II Irish sterling silver serving tray, struck to underside with maker's marks of Robert
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Antique 18th Century George II Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

c. 1765-85 Set of 6 Irish Hanoverian Pattern Sterling Silver Soup Spoons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1765-1785 Set of 6 Hanoverian Pattern Sterling Silver Soup Spoons, Irish. Each double stamped
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Antique 18th Century Irish George III Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Irish Georgian Silver Soup Ladle, Dublin, 1785
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Irish Georgian Silver Soup Ladle, Dublin, 1785 by John Sheils, bright cut pattern. The large Soup
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Antique Late 18th Century Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Irish Provincial Silver Large Spoon, Cork or Limerick, circa.1780
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Irish provincial silver large spoon, cork or limerick circa.1780. Simple old English Irish point
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Irish Limerick Provincial Silver Sugar Bowl John Hackett C.1780
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. Like Cork, the Limerick silversmiths seem to have the word Sterling or variations during the 18th
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Pair Irish Georgian Silver Salts Dublin 1793 William Bond
By William Bond
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Irish Georgian Silver Salts Dublin 1793 William Bond. Each of oval boat shaped form on
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Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Irish Georgian Silver Wine Coasters, Christopher Haines, Dublin, circa 1785
By Christopher Haines
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of Irish Georgian silver coasters, Christopher Haines, Dublin, circa 1785. The coasters with
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Irish Antique Silver Bright cut Celtic point Dessert Spoon Dublin C.1785
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Irish Antique Silver Bright cut Celtic point Dessert Spoon Dublin C.1785 MS. Very nice crisp
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Antique 18th Century Irish George III Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish George I Georgian Silver Snuffer Tray Dublin 1726 Pin Trinket Pen
Located in London, GB
An Antique Early Georgian Irish oval Snuffer Tray with a chased fluted design around the rim. The
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Antique Early 18th Century Irish Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Irish Solid Silver Large '1kg+' Two Handle Cup/Wine Cooler 1726
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this wonderful George I Irish solid silver cup/wine cooler made in Dublin
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Antique Early 18th Century Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish George I Georgian Silver Snuffer Tray Dublin 1726 Pin Trinket Pen
Located in London, GB
An antique George I antique Irish oval Snuffer Tray with a chased fluted design around the rim. The
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Antique Early 18th Century Irish George I Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

An Irish George III pair of cup and covers by John Lloyd of Dublin
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Irish George III fine pair of cup and covers by John Lloyd of Dublin. Circa 1771. Retailed by
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique George III Irish Silver Cup and Cover Trophy Dublin, 1771
Located in London, GB
An elegant Antique Irish Sterling Silver Cup & Cover. This cup is embellished with gorgeous chased
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

1730s Irish Sterling Silver Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Irish sterling silver bowl; an addition to our
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Antique 18th Century Northern Irish Serving Bowls

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Very Rare George III Dish Ring
Located in London, GB
The Dish Ring is of typical form and shape, however the sides are unusually decorated in the Neo Classical manner with horizontal pails and roundels, displaying laurel leaf and berry...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Sterling Silver

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Silver

George III Snuff Box Made in Dublin by Michael Beere, circa 1790
Located in London, GB
The snuff box is of a navette form and is engraved on the cover and sides with bright cut and prick dot bands. The cover displays a shield shaped cartouche containing contemporary sc...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Sterling Silver

George III Irish Sterling Silver Epergne
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting George III Irish silver epergne is a masterpiece of Irish silver artistry. Crafted
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Centerpieces

Antique Irish Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Milk Jug circa 1770 Chased
By Samuel Walker
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Antique Irish 18th century Cream Jug decorated with beautiful floral and scoll chased
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Antique 18th Century Irish Pitchers

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Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Salvers / Waiters Dublin c. 1770
Located in London, GB
. Each Salver has crest engraved in the centre and stands on three hoof feet. Made in Dublin, Ireland
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Irish Georgian Sterling Silver Shell Dishes / Butter Dishes 1795
Located in London, GB
dishes are of good size and substantial weight. Condiment Dishes. Made in in Dublin, Ireland in 1795
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Georgian Silver Coffee Pot Dublin, Ireland, C. 1770
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique George III Irish silver coffee pot. This sterling silver coffee pot has a
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish George III Silver Coffee Pot c. 1769 Dublin Ireland
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique Irish sterling silver Coffee Pot with an elegant baluster shaped body and a
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish George III Georgian Silver Loving Cup / Goblet Cork Ireland
By Carden Terry
Located in London, GB
A traditional antique Irish sterling silver loving cup or two handled goblet. This Georgian silver
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Barware

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Sterling Silver

Important Antique George II Irish Silver Tankard
Located in Torino, IT
Large and impressive early Georgian Irish sterling silver lidded tankard, slightly tapering
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish George II Pitchers

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Irish Solid Silver Cups Dublin, 1775
Located in London, GB
A lovely paid of Antique Irish Silver Cups. These 18th century Cups are embellished with ornate
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Antique 18th Century Irish Barware

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish George II Silver Coffee Pot Dublin, Ireland c. 1750
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Irish Rococo Silver Coffee Pot with an ornate chased design embellishing the
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Antique 18th Century English George II Tea Sets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Vase Georgian Centerpiece
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Extremely Rare Georgian Irish Heavy Gauge hand cut crystal footed vase or centerpiece
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Vase Georgian Centerpiece
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and extremely rare georgian Irish heavy gauge hand cut crystal footed lidded vase or
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

A Rare Pair of Dublin George III Dish covers by John Lloyd 1760
Located in Long Island City, NY
These tureens are in the famille rose palette and were made for the export market in the 18th
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Soup Tureens

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish George II Sterling Silver two Handled Cup Dublin, Ireland 1752
Located in London, GB
spread pedestal foot. This 18th Century Irish Silver Cup is an excellent example of its type. Made in
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Antique 18th Century English George II Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Georgian Dublin Silver Sauce Gravy Boat circa 1755 Edward Raper
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A superb Irish George III crested sterling silver sauce gravy boat of Traditional Helmet Form
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Rare Irish George II Silver Mug or Tankard by John Moore, Dublin 1740
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
often the case. This mug is fully hall marked to the base and below the rim near the handle. Irish
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George II Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Georgian Silver Basket Dublin, Ireland c1770 Cake Bread Serving
By John Locker
Located in London, GB
A superb Antique Irish silver swing handled Georgian Basket with an oval shape. The body of the
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Decorative Baskets

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Sterling Silver

Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Bowl Georgian Centerpiece
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Extremely Rare Georgian Irish Heavy Gauge Hand Cut Crystal Fruit Bowl or Centerpiece
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Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pair of George III Irish Silver Open Salts
Located in Vancouver, BC
A pair of fine quality George III Irish sterling silver open salts by William Townsend, Dublin
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Rococo Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Very Rare Pair of Eighteenth-Century Irish Silver Cast Candlesticks, c.1760.
Located in London, GB
Irish Silver. A very rare pair of eighteenth-century Irish silver cast candlesticks, each of knop
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Irish Silver Pair of Baskets
By Richard Williams
Located in New York, NY
Irish Sterling Silver Pair of Baskets, Richard Williams, Dublin 1771
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Centerpieces

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Sterling Silver

Irish George III Silver Mounted Shell Snuff Box by Aeneas Ryan
Located in New York, NY
This Irish George III period snuff box, made in Dublin, is formed by a large olive shell mounted
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Boxes

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Sterling Silver

George III Irish Antique Silver Marrow Scoop - Crested
By James Slater
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good George III Irish silver Marrow Scoop of standard form, the larger bowl engraved with a crest
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Sterling Silver

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Silver

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

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Irish Sterling 18th For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Irish sterling 18th available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every Irish sterling 18th was constructed with great care. Each Irish sterling 18th bearing Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Irish sterling 18th over the years, but those crafted by Carden Terry, John Moore and Samuel Walker are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an Irish Sterling 18th?

Prices for an Irish sterling 18th start at $975 and top out at $68,500 with the average selling for $3,850.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Irish Sterling 18th
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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