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An impressive George II Irish sterling silver tray by Thomas…
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Melbourne
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23-Jun-2019
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An impressive George II Irish sterling silver tray by Thomas Johnston of Dublin, circa 1758, engraved with the arms of Thomas Wentworth, 2nd Baronet of Wentworth Woodhouse. Wentworth was named the Earl of Strafford by King Charles I in 1640 and was later sentenced to death by King Charles and executed in 1645. His grandson William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford (Viscount Wentworth) was a peer and member of the House of Lords of Great Britain, and is believed to have had the tray commissioned. The tray is accompanied by a small achive of associated material including various insurance policies dating back to the early 20th century. 52 cm diameter, 3230 grams Provenance: Teasdale Smith Family Collection
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