A George III Sterling Silver Basket, London, 1792

A George III sterling silver basket, London, 1792

The body is of a slightly pointed, boat-shaped form, tapering towards the ends in accordance with the principles of the Georgian Neoclassical style. The upper rim features a refined fluted or reeded moulding, enriched along the inner surface with a geometric sequence of small leaves and delicate formal motifs, finely chased and engraved with a burin. The piece is fitted with a tall, shaped, hinged central handle decorated with longitudinal reeding. The body rests on a flared oval foot.

Sterling Silver with 5 Hallmarks:

HxLxD: 10,83in x 13,78in x 9,65in

21,30oz

Private Collection

Slight signs of age and superficial scratches. The rim features small, localized restorations within the pierced openwork patterns. The four hallmarks are present on the body of the basket. The lion passant hallmark is present on the handle.