George III Silver ""Earl of Clonmell"" Vinaigrette
Cornelius Bland, London 1796
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A fine George III silver Vinaigrette of plain oval form, the lid engraved ""Earl of Clonmmell"" within a bright-cut engraved border. The silver gilt interior with plain punched grille and also engraved ""Earl of Clonmell"" to the interior lid.
By Cornelius Bland, London, 1796
Presumably the personal property of John Scott, 1st Earl of Clonmell (title created in 1793 in Peerage of Ireland).
Sold - £700.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
15 mm
(0.59 inches)
W
34 mm
(1.34 inches)
D
28 mm
(1.10 inches)
Weight
16.50 Grams
(0.53 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
MSC6
Medium
Silver
Literature
Earl of Clonmell, in the County of Tipperary, was a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1793 for John Scott, 1st Viscount Clonmell, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench for Ireland. John Scott, 1st Earl of Clonmel PC (Ire) KC SL (8 June 1739 – 23 May 1798), known as The Lord Earlsfort between 1784 and 1789 and as The Viscount Clonmell between 1789 and 1793, was an Irish barrister and judge. Sometimes known as ""Copperfaced Jack"", he was Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench for Ireland from 1784 to 1798.
