The Jerold D. Krouse Collection: Masterpieces from America & Ireland | November 11, 2025
Tue, Nov 11, 2025 10:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 168
George II Irish Silver Creamer, John Hamilton
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for
$2,000
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Dublin, circa 1740, helmet form, scroll, shell, and floral decoration, three legged with lion mask and paw feet, one cartouche with heraldic device under viscount's coronet, marks for John Hamilton, .925 fine, 4-1/4 x 6-1/4 x 3-1/4 in.
Provenance: Chiswick Auctions, February 2018, lot 328; Michael Sedler Antiques, March 2018 (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Jerold Krouse Collection
Note: William Crofton The crest is that of Viscount Anton (created 1806); in 1831 the 2nd Viscount was made the 1st Earl of Litchfield.
There is a near identical example by Hamilton in the National Museum of Ireland, see Ida Delamer, 500 Years of Irish Silver, An Exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland, p. 147 (24B.12).
Available payment options
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction, or will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
Chiswick Auctions, February 2018, lot 328; Michael Sedler Antiques, March 2018 (accompanied by copy of receipt); The Jerold Krouse Collection
good condition, maker's mark on base and overstruck other marks Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
