190. Irish Commemorative Silver Gravy Boat by Alwright Marshall Dublin 1966. 8ozs
Stunning Irish Commemorative Silver Sauce Boat of Typical Classic Form and of outstanding heavy gauge quality by Dublin Maker Alwright and Marshall.
The entire embossed in Celtic Revival style, back and front views are similar. The applied opposing scrolling handle modelled as a Dragon. Supported on three stylish hoof style feet with reeded decoration on shaped sockets.
Mark of A & M for Alwright & Marshall Fade Street, Dublin Ireland.
Assayed in Dublin 1966.
Condition: Superb, no imperfections.
Width: (at widest) 6.75” (17cm). Height: 3.75" (9cm). Depth: 3.5" (9.5cm).
Total Weight: (an impressive) 8.00ozs. (227 grams).
Shipped to Perth, Western Australia.
Alwright Marshall
Circa 1870 Wakeley & Wheeler a London Silversmiths opened a factory at 13 & 14 Fade Street in Dublin, as a new build this premises was fitted out with the latest equipment of the day and employed approx 40 silversmiths to produce hand made Irish silverware.
1916 West of Grafton Street took an interest and the company was renamed West Wakeley & Wheeler.
1922 Wakeley and Wheeler transferred the business to West & Son.
1929 West sold to John Alwright (a silversmith who had worked in the company since 1890) and Jock Marshall (a silver chaser who had worked since 1895), they formed Alwright & Marshall Ltd. and the company trades under this name today. Apply for further information Email to friend