TWO GEORGE II IRISH SILVER TWO-HANDLED CUPS

TWO GEORGE II IRISH SILVER TWO-HANDLED CUPS
ONE MARK OF WILLIAM TOWNSEND, DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740, THE OTHER DUBLIN, CIRCA 1740, MAKER'S MARK POSSIBLY MB
Each inverted bell shape on spreading foot and with harp-shaped scroll- capped handles, each later engraved with initials 'RAM' within a neo-classical cartouche, engraved underneath on one with initials 'M' over 'RA' and a scratch weight '18=11' and on the other with initials 'A*M to R.M.I.' and with a scratch weight '22=11'
7 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) high and 6½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
40 oz. (124 gm.) (2)