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Antique 1809 Georgian English Sterling Silver Sugar Basket

$1,754.54
£1,295
€1,515.28
CA$2,416.99
A$2,706.88
CHF 1,412.41
MX$33,063.39
NOK 17,969.92
SEK 16,938.80
DKK 11,308.35

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver sugar basket; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection This exceptional antique George III sterling silver sugar basket with liner has a plain oval rounded form onto an oval swept pedestal foot. The surface of this fine example of Georgian silverware is embellished with bright cut engraved swags to the lower portion, below pierced decorated lozenge designs incorporating further bright cut engraved motifs. The upper portion of the is ornamented with pierced decorated stylized leaf designs. The rim of the body and foot are ornamented with an applied bead decorated border. The basket retains the original hallmarked bead decorated swing handle. This impressive antique silver sugar basket retains the original removable blue glass liner. Condition This antique sterling silver sugar basket with liner is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. There is a slight loss to the rim of the blue glass line; this does not affect the integrity of the piece or detract from its aesthetically pleasing appearance. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the foot and lion passant to the handle are all very clear; the second portion of the maker's mark is poorly struck. Dimensions Length 12.8cm/5" Width 8.8cm/3.5" Height to rim 9.7cm/3.8" Height to top of handle 14cm/5.5" Weight 4.7 troy ounces/145g (excluding glass liner) Maker: Untraced Maker's Marks Date: 1809 Origin: London, England Video: A video of this Georgian sugar basket is available upon request.   Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Georgian silverware.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3.8 in (9.66 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1809
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C21191stDibs: LU1200227422782

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