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George III "Bell" Sugar Basket Made in London by Robert Sharp, 1798

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A rare George III "Bell" Sugar Basket made in London in 1798 by Robert Sharp. The Basket stands on a stepped circular foot decorated with gadrooning. The main body is modelled in an unusual "Bell" form and is decorated with a wide band of lobing on the lower section. The sides rise to a reeded rim and gilded interior. The handle is decoarted with reeding and the front is engraved with a contemporary Armorial surrounded by a cartouche of drapery mantling. The basket is of the finest quality with a very good weight. This piece is fully marked on the foot and with the sterling mark on the handle. This is a design which was peculiar to Robert Sharp, however very few examples exist. Additional information: Height: to the rim: 3.5 inches, 8.75 cm. Diameter at the rim: 4.1 inches, 10.25 cm Height to the top of the handle: 5.5 inches, 13.75 cm.
  • Creator:
    Robert Sharp (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 4.1 in (10.42 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1798
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3747401stDibs: LU978137526452

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