9 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 sentence 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 archive of associated material including various insurance policies dating back to the early 20th century. 52cm diameter, 3230 grams PROVENANCE Teasdale Smith Family Collection $30,000–35,000 10 A superb pair of English sterling silver pepper pots made for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, originally a present from the Salters Company and bearing their crest, manufactured by GARRARD & Co. Maker’s to the Queen, London, circa 1897 , in original plush fitted box, 13cm high, 380 grams total (2) $2,000–2,500 8 TEESDALE SMITH Family sterling silver tea service, maker’s mark “E.H. ” , London, circa 1888, engraved with the family crest and motto, housed in original plush fitted oak cabinet box, with Sydney retailers plaque “FAVELLE & ROBERTS, SYDNEY” . The cabinet 46cm high, 78cm wide, 23cm deep. the spirit kettle 38cm high, total weight of the service (includes handles) 3160 grams. (5) PROVENANCE Teesdale Smith Family Collection $2,500–3,500 8 10 10 8