An Irish George III sterling silver two handled covered cup
James Scott; retailed by William Hamy, Dublin
1809
The cup engraved with a heraldic crest and motto Memento Mei.
height 14 1/2in (37cm); width over handles 11in (28cm); depth 6 1/2in (16.5cm); weight approximately 68oz troy
Footnote:
The arms as engraved upon this cup are those of the family of L Estrange.

This two-handled covered cup it was at some time in the possession of branch of the L Estrange family. There are a few branches of the family living in both England and Ireland. The family originally hailed from Hunstanton in the County of Norfolk in the East Anglia of England. During the 16th Century some of the family settled in Ireland either on an appointment from the Crown or perhaps as adventurers. Over the generations they became well established members of the Anglo-Irish gentry. There were branches located in the Counties of Roscommon, Westmeath, Kings County and Queens County and elsewhere in Ireland. Bearing in mind the date of hallmarking there are number of possible candidates amongst family members for the ownership of this cup although it is difficult to pin down any one individual with any amount of certainty.

Fully marked to foot. Part marked to flange of lid. Good condition overall. General marks, scratches, rubbing and wear. Repairs to edge of lid. Interior flange of lid with bending. Areas of spotting and tarnishing. Engraved as stated.