
Ellis Finch
Head of Knightsbridge Silver Department
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Head of Knightsbridge Silver Department
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An epergne of this design by the same maker and hallmark date was sold at Christie's, London, 1st December 2005, lot 419.
The motto Vi Viva et Armis relates to the Hennessy family of Cork, Ireland, and the crest is believed to be for the same family.
It is interesting to note the error in the motto which contains the word Motto with Vivo et Armis, and it is possible the artisan engravers did this in error.