Lot 56
  • 56

A George III Silver Oval Basket on Stand, John Wakelin and William Taylor, London, 1789

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • fully marked, stand with scratch weight 85=2
  • Silver
  • length of stand 15 1/2 in.
  • 39.3 cm
the fluted domed bases on bud feet, partly pierced and applied with bellflowers, with Vitruvian scroll rims and bale handle issuing from rams' heads, applied with ribbon-tied medallions engraved with arms, removable glass liner.

Condition

some light scratches, overall good condition
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