tray / Irish Volunteers, 1780

Tray, painted iron, commemorating the Irish Volunteers struggle for Free Trade, c. 1780. In the centre in a circle a representation as inscription. The central group surrounded by rings painted in imitation of inlaid woods, an oval of mahogany outlined by bands of satin wood, ring wood, etc. Perpendicular sides with wavy edges. Made probably in Dublin, about 1780.;