MARK OF CARDEN TERRY AND JANE WILLIAMS, CORK, CIRCA 1805

Name: A PAIR OF GEORGE III IRISH SILVER GOBLETS
Brand: MARK OF CARDEN TERRY AND JANE WILLIAMS, CORK, CIRCA 1805
Price: 2600.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

Price Realised GBP 3,276

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GBP 1,200 - GBP 1,800

Closed: 31 Oct 2023

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III IRISH SILVER GOBLETS

MARK OF CARDEN TERRY AND JANE WILLIAMS, CORK, CIRCA 1805

Price Realised GBP 3,276

Closed: 31 Oct 2023

Price Realised GBP 3,276

Closed: 31 Oct 2023

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Each on spreading foot, the ovoid bowl with bright cut decoration of geometric motifs, gilded inside, engraved with a coat-of-arms within neoclassical laurel garland, marked underneath
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
16 oz. 7 dwt. (571 gr.)
The arms are those of Galbraith, for Sir James Galbraith 1st Bt. (b.c.1759-1827) of Shanevally, co. Donegall. He was M.P. for Augher in the Irish House of Commons from 1798 until 1800. He was created a baronet in 1813. On his death in 1827 the title became extinct.

Sir James Galbraith 1st Bt. (b.c.1759-1827) of Shanevally, co. Donegall.
With Brethney Henry, London, 30 November 1995.

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Lot Essay

Carden Terry the best known Cork silversmith was born in 1742, the son of John Terry, a burgess of Cork and Sarah nee Carden. Apprenticed in Cork he travelled to London and Dublin, returning to Cork in 1770 where he worked until his death in 1821. In 1791 his daughter Jane married the son of a jeweller, John Williams who went into partnership until John died in 1806. After that his wife Jane joined her father in the business. Their collaboration proved a success considering the amount of plate they produced but also the quality of their work.