Lot 58
A George III silver swing handle sugar basket, the octagonal sided pedestal form having twin...
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Lot 58
A George III silver swing handle sugar basket, the octagonal sided pedestal form having twin...
Lot 58
Lot Description
A George III silver swing handle sugar basket, the octagonal sided pedestal form having twin opposed vacant panels within a stipple engraved and punched border, with similar decoration to rim and handle and reeded detail to foot. Hallmarked Samuel Deakin & Co., Sheffield 1793. Maximum height measures 5 inches (12.7 cm), weight 9.79 ozt (304.6 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The basket appears in fairly good overall condition, displaying some general wear and tarnishing. There are general surface scratches and marks and some minor nicks. A couple of minor dints. Interior was likely once gilded but this is now faded. Hallmarked to the foot rim and they are clear and legible.
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