A PAIR OF IRISH GEORGIAN SILVER ARMORIAL SALVERS, Dublin, date letter missing, maker's mark partially rubbed, possibly DB, of shaped circular form, the raised pie-crust rim, cast with shell and scroll motifs, the centre engraved with central crest depicting three rampant lions and weapons enclosed within a rhombus, each raised on three hoofed feet, 17cm diameter. (2) (c.16.59 troy ozs)

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