WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 11AM

Silver THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR · 15 SEPTEMBER AT 11AM 444 A pair of George II silver sauceboats with Powerscourt crest, by David Hennell. The wavy rim over plain body engraved with crest of pegasus for Powerscourt, on leaf-capped hoof feet, London, 1759, maker’s mark, ‘DH’.19½oz troy (604g) (2); height The crest is that of EdwardWingfield, 2nd Viscount Powerscourt (1729-1764). Wingfield was the son of RichardWingfield, 1st Viscount Powerscourt. He was educated at St John’s College, Cambridge and succeeded his father in the viscountcy in 1751. As well as taking a seat in the Irish House of Lords, Richard also stood for election for the British House of Commons, and in 1756 he was successfully returned for Stockbridge, a seat he held until 1761. As with many of the Irish nobility, Richard divided his time between his estates in Ireland and further interests in London. While the family were significant patrons of Dublin’s silversmiths, they also patronised the workshops of the higher quality London makers, such as David Hennell. Estimate €1,000-€1,500 (approx £890-£1,330) Click Here for Large Images & To Bid 444 445 A George II silver mug and a collcetion of later silver wares. The mug with fluted sides, London, 1727, maker’s mark, ‘RB’, in fitted case; together with two silver sugar bowls and four silver cream jugs (one weighted), hallmarked, George III and later. 17oz troy (535g). (7) Estimate €150-€200 (approx £130-£180) Click Here for Large Images & To Bid 445 445A A George I silver sparrow beak cream jug. The baluster shaped body on pedestal foot, London, 1734, maker’s mark only partially struck. Estimate €150-€200 (approx £130-£180) Click Here for Large Images & To Bid 445A