A set of 6 Irish Georgian silver dessert spoons in the Fiddle pattern, made by Samuel Neville of Dublin in 1804. The spoons have no initials or engraving, and no signs of removal. All 6 spoons have good hallmarks, makers mark SN for Samuel Neville (struck both ways). They also have Hibernia and Harp Crowned, and date letter H for 1804 (note absence of duty mark, only introduced in Ireland in 1807). Samuel Neville worked between 1795 and 1851, he was a respected member of the community, he was Warden between 1804 and 1807 and was also elected to the Dublin City Council in 1807. He was Master in 1807 and 1827.

An Irish Georgian silver pair of sugartongs, decorated in bright cut engraving, and featuring the rare "Dublin Bow" engraved on both arms. The tongs are lovely quality and a good weight, they have shell grips, concave arms, and are slightly longer and heavier than their English counterparts (See Hodges, Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs, page 197, where he also states that Irish tongs of this period are beautifully made, with distinctive bright cut engraving, commanding prices 2 to 3 times more than English equivalents). The tongs are engraved with original owners initials ER in script. Bright cut engraving was popular in Ireland between 1790 and 1800, the bright cut glitters in candlelight, the Bow pattern is much rarer than the Dublin Star pattern, the Star, Bow and Prince of Wales Feathers (unique to Limerick) are unique to Irish silver. The hallmarks are clear, under the bow, makers mark BT in serrated punch for Taitt who worked between 1784 and 1791, and Irish harp and Hibernia in rounded punch used before 17...

An Irish silver serving spoon in the Fiddle pattern, with Rat-tail bowl, this is a feature only found on Irish spoons of this period. The spoon is engraved with original owners initials WMC in script. The hallmarks are clear, including makers mark TT without pellat, this mark was only used by Townsend in 1816 and 1817. The hallmarks are clear, and include retailers mark LAW for Willaim Law, who operated in Dublin from 1766 - late 1820's, firstly from Cole Alley, Castle street, then Sackville Street, it is known Thomas Townsend was one of his suppliers. This spoon is suitable for use as a serving spoon. Note - The hallmarks appear to have been painted over with a brown substance, possibly varnish, but they are still clearly visible. This spoon also has an additional engraved C on the drop, probably the initial of a different owner.