Monday 16 March 2015 | 10:00 | Lots: 478

Monday 16 March 2015 | 10:00 | Lots: 478

Lot 21

Lot 21

A George III silver swing handle sugar basket of openwork design, applied decoration of trailing...

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Lot 21

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A George III silver swing handle sugar basket of openwork design, applied decoration of trailing flowers and leaves to the wirework sides surrounding a single vacant cartouche, having a rope-twist handle and raised on a footed base, with a blue glass liner. Hallmarked London 1770, maker's mark distorted and appears over-stamped. Maximum height to rim measures 4 inches (10 cm), gross weight excluding liner 5.53 ozt (172 grams).      

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The basket appears in quite a tarnished state and would benefit from a clean and polish. It displays general surface scratches, marks and wear commensurate with the age and use. Some breaks in the decoration. Further dints and knocks and some of the silver wires are quite bent. Likely small repairs. The hallmarks are clear and legible, however the maker's mark is very distorted. Replacement liner.



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