IRISH GEORGE III Sterling Silver Skewer by John Shields. Dublin 1804.

IRISH GEORGE III Sterling Silver Skewer by John Shields. Dublin 1804.

£575

Elegant IRISH GEORGE III sterling silver skewer.

Maker: John Shields. Dublin 1804.



Engraved beneath the ring is a contemporary family crest of MOORE showing a Moors Head facing left with a crescent engraved on the neck and a bandana around the forehead. The crescent indicates that the crest belongs to a second son.

The very clear hallmarks and makers mark are stamped on the reverse of the skewer. Although originally these skewers were used while cooking a roast, today they make excellent letter openers and this one would be particularary useful for that purpose.



Length: 12.5 inches (31.75cm)

Weight: 3.25 troy ounces (101 grams)



Year

1804

Medium

Sterling silver

Country

Dublin

Condition

Very good

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