Lot 459
  • 459

A George II silver cake basket, John Hugh Le Sage, London, 1741

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • fully marked 
  • Silver
  • 13 3/4 in.
  • 35cm
oval on four scroll feet, apron with pendant floral swags, flared sides pierced with foliage and trelliswork, the applied shaped rim with foliate scrolls, flowers, and wheat, engraved with rococo cartouche of military trophies, the swing handle with sheaves of wheat and masks

Condition

crest has been heavily polished and is no longer crisp; otherwise good condition, rest of decoration crisp
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