Lot 71
  • 71

A George II silver basket, Aymé Videau, London, 1747

Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • fully marked, base engraved 17-47
  • silver
  • length 13 in.
  • 33 cm
on four shell feet headed by wheat sheaves, sides pierced with foliage and trelliswork, openwork scroll and grapevine border, swing handle engraved to match, the center engraved with slightly later arms

Condition

cartouche in center of handle with engraving removed, engraving on handle rubbed in areas, one foot slightly pushed up, a few minor dings, small areas of splitting to pierced sides, otherwise good
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