An antique Georgian Irish solid silver Sauceboat Gravy Jug by Mathew West C.1789

A highly attractive antique Georgian Irish solid silver Sauceboat / Gravy Jug with punched rim, on three hoof feet bearing Irish silver marks for Dublin 1789 and MW initials for Mathew West – Weight 156g

Images came out disappointing – the black in the images are just reflections – viewing welcome NW6/London

Circa 1789

Good Antique Overall Condition – with a small line/split on the body which does not go through to the other side, please see images. Perhaps? handle at the top needed to be re-fixed (not sure but again see images), no silversmiths repair-marks present. Please view images carefully on this item to satisfy yourself before you buy. Priced bearing all this in mind. Viewing welcome NW6/London

7 inches (18cm) widht X 3 inches (7.5cm) depth X 4 inches (10cm) height approx

Matthew West was a well-known silversmith in Dublin, Ireland, who established a prominent silversmithing and jewelry business. His family, later operating as Clarke & West, and West & Son,, became one of the leading jewellers in Ireland, even producing brooches for the British Royal Collection.

Matthew West was apprenticed to John West, and by 1783/84, he became a Master of the Company of Goldsmiths in Dublin. He was known for working at Skinner’s Row.

West & Son’s work, including replicas of ancient Irish ornaments, was instrumental in reviving Celtic designs and played a key role in the Arts and Crafts movement, according to William Walter Antiques.

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