A LATE GEORGE II SILVER BREAD BASKET
Of shaped oval form, decorated with beaded spiral bands, alternating with pierced panels, within a shaped gadrooned rim, raised on a pierced oval foot and with a pierced swingover handle, armorial engraved, length 35.5cm, London 1759, maker Samuel Herbert & Co, weight 1088 grams
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£500 - £700
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Hammer price:
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£600 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition Report
There are several splits, repairs and minor loss to the fretted decoration, the four hallmarks are 6cm from the handle hinge on the underside. The engraved armorial is rather rubbed, there is a repair to the handle near the end of the pierced decoration. We have not found a part mark on the swingover handle. Rivet to handle is out of alignment at one end
