AN EARLY GEORGE III SILVER OVAL BASKET
With pierced, beaded and spiral fluted decoration, raised on an oval pierced foot, having a cable border and with a swingover handle, crest engraved, London 1768, length 37cm, weight 968 gms
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£800 - £1,200
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Hammer price:
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£800 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition Report; The hallmark is near to one side of the handle amongst the pierced border, some slight damage / distortion to the pierced decoration, probably as a result pf cleaning cloths/dusters catching on the pinpoints of decoration, shallow dent to the underside, slight distortion to the footrim, which is a little wobbly, swingover handle is marked with passant lion and has engraved crest to the exterior of the handle. One of four letters os missing from the makers mark as a result of pierced decoration to the handle. handle and hinges are in ok condition. Two or three dents to the beaded border
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