A Superb Example of a Mid Century heavy gauge Irish Sterling Silver Georgian style Teapot, Coffee Pot or possibly a Water jug of outstanding quality and exceptional condition for such an early silver item.
The main body of lobed circular form, decorative domed hinged lid with unusual finial modelled as a Rose with leafy surround. The entire exquisitely decorated depicting various flowers and foliage, raised on three claw supports above lion's heads on each
Mark of B M for Bee Moynihan Limerick Silversmiths
Dublin Hallmark for 1955.
Condition: Superb condition with wonderful patination, no losses to anywhere. No repairs anywhere, no staining inside area, good crisp easy to read hallmarks.
Height: (entire as shown, an impressive) 7.25” (18.5cm). Width: (entire across handle) 8” (20.25cm). Depth: (at top rim) 4.75” (12cm).
Weight: (entire an impressive) 20.4ozs. (576 grams).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
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Bee, Moynihan & Co was a jewelry and silversmith firm located at 2, O'Connell Street, Limerick, Ireland, active in the mid-20th century, from approximately 1966 to 1971, and is known for its silver items, including paperweights, spoons, and commemorative trays, which are hallmarked in Dublin.