Biannual silver sale due at Woodwards

Des O’Sullivan says forthcoming sale features work of renowned smiths. 

Cork, Limerick and Dublin silversmiths will all feature at Woodwards biannual auction of silver and art in Cork next Wednesday at 2pm. Highlights include a c1750 Limerick Georgian silver French-style serving spoon by Samuel Johns (€3,000-€4,000) and a Cork silver dish or potato ring by William Egan 1916 (€1,500-€2,000).

There is a George III bright-cut Limerick silver serving spoon by Patrick Connell c1785 (€1,000-€1,500) and a selection of Cork-made pieces. These include a pair of c1827 George IV cream or sauce ladles by Richard Garde (€300-€500), a bright-cut serving spoon in the neo-classical style by Joseph Gibson c1790 (€100-€150) and a sugar tongs with fiddle pattern handles by Carden Terry and Jane Williams with Dublin hallmarks from 1813 (€50-€100).

There will be plenty to choose from including a George III bright-cut London silver teapot by Thomas Whipham 1802 (€250-€350).

The auction is on view from 2pm to 5pm today and tomorrow from 10am to 5pm on Monday and Tuesday and from 10am on Wednesday.