A George III Irish provincial silver meat skewer, Cork circa 1800 by Joseph Gibson (active circa 1784-1820)

Of conventional form with a ring handle. Engraved with a crest of a doe's head holding a laurel branch in the mouth, ducally gorged. Marked with STERLING and GIBSON.

Length – 29 cm / 11.45 inches

Weight – 70 grams / 2.25 ozt