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HISTORY & LITERATURE 13 MARCH 2016
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1797 Irish silver mounted fowling piece.
The two-stage damascus barrel and the sidelock inlaid with gold ovals. Proof marked twice with crowned ‘P’
in oval cartouche. Converted to percussion firing. The Irish silver trigger guard terminating in a pineapple.
The well figured walnut stock with Irish silver butt-plate hallmarked for Dublin, 1797, maker’s mark ‘WB’
in an oval cartouche; the ram-rod socket also of silver. The barrel 38ins (96.5cm) long. Total length 53.5”
(136cm).
Estimate €700-€1000 £546-£780
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 1920
1798, George III Infantry officer’s sword
With silk tassel embroidered width George’s Cross and “1872”. Lacking scabbard. Blade length 31in. (79cm).
Estimate €100-€150 £78-£117
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 20