Pair of George III Baskets in Sizes by Charles Aldridge & Henry Green, 1777

This extremely rare and fine garniture of George III neo classical baskets were made in London in 1778 by Philip Freeman. The Baskets all stand on a square pedestal foot which is pierced with horizontal pails and roundels, as well as being engraved with prick dot designs. The Classical vase shaped main bodies are also pierced with horizontal pails and roundels and the front of each piece displays a disc cartouche engraved with a contemporary Crest. The rim and swing handle, instead of being decorated with beading, are unusually engraved with various prick dot and bright cut bands, including stylised flower heads. Each basket is in excellent condition, has a blue glass liner and is fully marked in the foot. The baskets are of a very rare decorative design and Philip Freeman was known for producing unusual baskets and pails, although his work does not survive in great quantity. These are also unusual in that they stand on a pierced foot, echoing the designs on the main body. The smaller baskets would have been used for cream and the larger ones for sugar, however it is extremely rare to find a garniture. They are almost always found singly or in pairs, in sizes. A very rare Classical garniture of outstanding quality. Measures: Height of the sugar basket, to the rim: 5.4 inches, 13.5cm. Height of the cream basket...

A Very Fine Pair of George II Serving Dishes Made in London in 1745 by Edward Aldridge. The Dishes are shaped circular in form, with a stepped gadrooned border, interspersed with foliate motifs. The reverse is engraved with their number in the set, in addition to their original scratch weight. Both are very well marked, also on the reverse. Each border is engraved with the Armorial, Coronet, Supporters and Motto "Semper Paratus...

The body and foot with robust gadrooning, the border, lip and handles with a continuous floral decoration, the large flexible handle with leaf and berry decoration, gilt interior.

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