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Antique English Sterling Silver George II Basket

$12,945.46
£9,500
€11,196.71
CA$17,816.64
A$19,858.50
CHF 10,419.08
MX$242,504.70
NOK 131,928.15
SEK 124,692.17
DKK 83,565.92

About the Item

A George II sterling silver bread basket, London 1750 by Samuel Herbert & Co Of shaped oval form in the Rococo style, all raised upon a cast scallop shell and C scroll foot. The rim formed as splayed shells and acanthus scrolls, the swing handle formed as caryatids of female heads upon scrolls, the top of handle with an asymmetrical cast and applied cartouche. The body with saw pierced decoration of splayed forms with foliate scrolls interspaced between panels of nought cross. The centre of the interior with an engraved asymmetrical rocaille C scroll cartouche flanked by foliate forms, vacant. Fully marked to the underside. 1796gm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1750-1759
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU975525528772

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