A West & Son, Dublin, Silver Gilt and Enamel Desk Seal in Fitted Box – 1910

£625.00

A fine quality silver gilt desk seal, the pink enamel column is mounted with a pheasant. The circular matrix is engraved with initials FC. It has London marks for 1910. It is in a fitted West & Son Dublin red leather box. The seal and box are in good condition with some age related wear. The seal measures 7.5cm high and the box is 9cm in length.

West & Son dates back to its origin in 1720. John West was apprenticed to Bartholomew Mosse, Master Silversmith of Dublin. He was followed by his brother Matthew (1747-1806). He was active in the 19th century. The family continued as silversmiths and retailers with Matthew West & Sons (c.1825) and later James West & Sons from 184. James West became the foremost jeweller in Ireland. West & Son participated in the 1851 Great Exhibition in London and also the Dublin Exhibition of 1853. In 1912 the firm relocated to new premises in Grafton Street, Dublin. West & Son closed on 13th February 2010.

Ref: FEA

Please contact me at ‘[email protected]‘ for any further information needed – thank you.

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A fine quality silver gilt desk seal, the pink enamel column is mounted with a pheasant. The circular matrix is engraved with initials FC. It has London marks for 1910. It is in a fitted West & Son Dublin red leather box. The seal and box are in good condition with some age related wear. The seal measures 7.5cm high and the box is 9cm in length.

West & Son dates back to its origin in 1720. John West was apprenticed to Bartholomew Mosse, Master Silversmith of Dublin. He was followed by his brother Matthew (1747-1806). He was active in the 19th century. The family continued as silversmiths and retailers with Matthew West & Sons (c.1825) and later James West & Sons from 184. James West became the foremost jeweller in Ireland. West & Son participated in the 1851 Great Exhibition in London and also the Dublin Exhibition of 1853. In 1912 the firm relocated to new premises in Grafton Street, Dublin. West & Son closed on 13th February 2010.

Ref: FEA

Please contact me at ‘[email protected]‘ for any further information needed – thank you.

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