Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750

Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750

$8,500.00
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Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750
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  • Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750
  • Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750
  • Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750
  • Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750
  • Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750
  • Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750
  • Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750
  • Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750
Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750

Rare Pair of George II Irish Silver Gilt Two-Handled Cups by Thomas Walker, Dublin c.1750

$8,500.00
Description

A very fine and rare pair of George II Irish silver gilt two-handled cups, crafted by renowned Dublin silversmith Thomas Walker circa 1750. Exquisitely made, each cup features elegant proportions, refined detailing, and a original silver-gilt finish characteristic of the finest Georgian Irish silver work.

These are wonderfully decorated with typical mid 18th century putti at play.  The embossed decoration appears original to the cups.  While a "pair", there are slight differences in the width of the stems above the bases and slight variations in the embossed and engraved decoration.

Each stands 17cm tall, 17cm across handle to handle, the diameter at the opening is 9.5 cm. Combined weight is 651 grams (20.9 ounces)

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