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Dublin circa 1730 by Esther Forbes (active circa 1718-29) A George II Irish sterling silver marrow scoop
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Of conventional plain double ended form, the larger bowl engraved with traces of a crest of a demi-lion rampant. Marked to stem with Hibernia, date letter lacking. Length -22.3 cm / 8.75 inches Weight – 63 grams / 2.03 oztNotes:Hibernia was introduced 21st April 1730, and would mean this is some of the last objects send by Esther Forbes for assay who recorded by Bennett as submitting until 1729. A marrow scoop marked the same was sold Woolley and Wallis, 31 Oct 2007, lot 609 (£1050 incl. prem)
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Dublin circa 1730 by Esther Forbes (active circa 1718-29) A George II Irish sterling silver marrow scoop

George II Irish sterling silver marrow scoop by Esther Forbes, conventional plain double ended form with demi-lion rampant crest traces, 63g weight, Dublin circa 1730 mark with Hibernia stem mark.

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233 €(£200)–349 €(£300)

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Price checked 26/09/2026, 05:10:51

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Lot Details

Lot #
286
Currency
GBP
Lot Ends
14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
Auction Ends
14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
Lots in Auction
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