Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, May 20, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 622
George III Irish Silver Communion Cup and Paten
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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, 1787, goblet form communion cup, gilt interior, star burst cartouche and monogram, 7-1/4 in.; round paten, engraved monogram, 4-1/4 in., both with marks for Benjamin Tait, .925 fine, 12.50 oz. T. total weight
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Condition
goblet with striped bolt and doesn't tighten, loss to gilt, both with typical wear and light scratches
