*** SUPERB RARE GEO III STERLING SILVER LADLE ***
 Dublin c1792  ~155 grams
   maker  JO   ( John Osborne  )






 



This is a superb rare Irish George III Sterling Silver ladle, which I believe to be made by John Osborne, and hallmarked c1792 at the Dublin assay office.


This sumptuous large ladle has a wonderful patina and features bright cut engraving, a curved handle and a blank cartouche. It measures approx. 14 1/16 inches (358 mm) long with a bowl that is approx. 3 12/16 inches (95mm) diameter by about 1 11/16 of an inch (42mm) deep. The underside of the handle carries a set of Sterling Silver hallmarks for Dublin, with a clear well defined  makers mark of JO ( which I believe to be the sought after mark of Irish Silversmith John Osborne ), date letter 'U' - c1792. This lovely large ladle weighs in on my scales at approx. 155 grams.

 

This lovely rare Georgian Irish ladle has been used and shows signs of use, there are a few small impressions to one side of the bowl which I have been informed could be professionally smoothed out, however given this ladle is 220 years old condition is generally very good to excellent - as always I have left it in it's original state (please see pictures and make your own mind up). On the whole a very nice collectable ladle with a clear cartouche from a sought after Irish maker.



 




 

If you are unsure about anything please ask any questions prior to bidding as items have to go and are sold as-is.






 

POSTAGE AND PACKING


  SHIPPING TO UK MAINLAND  
 
£6.50
All items are normally sent Recorded at buyers risk, if you want full insurance please add £2.00

Please note that Recorded Delivery will only cover the items up to a maximum of £32.00 including postage, and does NOT cover items of silver, jewellery or watches - most items really!

Hence, UK postage and packing via Special Delivery will be £8.50
Including full Insurance and Post willing next day delivery

 


  SHIPPING TO EUROPE AND THE WORLD  
 

THE POSTAGE AND PACKING CHARGES BELOW CONSIST OF THE ACTUAL AIRMAIL COST PLUS £3.75 FOR INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR PRIORITY DELIVERY, THIS INCLUDES MINIMAL INSURANCE COVER OF £34.00. 

FULL INSURANCE TO THE MAXIMUM AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COUNTRY WILL COST £2.50 EXTRA

SHIPPING TO ANY COUNTRY IN EUROPE
£12.50
International Signed For priority Airmail at buyers risk, please add £2.50 if you would like full insurance
SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
£18.50
International Signed For priority Airmail at buyers risk, please add £2.50 if you would like full insurance
 
STANDARD P&P CHARGES

These are my standard postage and packing charges. All items are packed to the highest possible standard. My experience tells me that bidders incorporate these into the maximum they are prepared to bid. These are non negotiable so please do not bid if you are unhappy with these charges.

  Please note I cannot ship via Standard Airmail if you use PayPal



 

PAYMENT


  Payment Methods for UK Buyers  
 
Buyers in the UK can pay by Sterling Cheque or Postal Order and I will upgrade the delivery from recorded to special delivery at no extra cost. Please contact me first if you wish to pay by other means - payment by paypal requires tracked, fully insured signed for delivery hence special delivery by default.
 

If you pay by cheque I will usually post as soon as possible on receipt and I will leave feedback once the cheque has fully cleared.

 


  Payment Methods for Non UK Buyers
 
 
I am happy to accept PayPal from Non-UK buyers on the condition that the transaction will be made in Pounds Sterling ( this will normally be converted to your national currency when charged to your credit card). 

No charge will be made for using PayPal unless specifically highlighted in the auction listing

I will also accept personal or cashiers cheques in Pounds Sterling drawn on a British bank. A cheque to be drawn on a British bank must have on it the UK address of the head office.

If you wish to pay by any other means please email me before bidding.

 

I will accept payment by PayPal from all Non-UK buyers at no extra cost. However, PayPal requires that all items are shipped to the Paypal confirmed address on the transaction details and can be tracked through to delivery via the internet. Hence, the postage and shipping charges quoted and in checkout are for methods of delivery that include such tracking and they are the only methods of delivery that I can offer you if you pay by PayPal.



 

SHIPPING AND DESPATCH

 
I will endeavour to ship as soon as possible after receiving payment or confirmation of payment from PayPal

I am always happy to combine multiple purchases together and pass on any savings in postage costs.