A GEORGE III SILVER BASKET, BENJAMIN SMITH, LONDON, 1808 |

circular openwork body applied with grapevine, openwork swing handle with bellflowers, the center engraved with arms. Together with a silver-gilt basket with pierced and fluted sides and an applied rococo rim by Thomas Blagden & Co., Sheffield, 1826. 2 pieces.

Sotheby's New York, December 16, 1976, lot 67
Garrard, London, 1977

the first with arms a bit worn; the second with gilding rubbed at high spots; both in overall good condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The arms on the first are those of Dick, for Quentin Dick II, M.P. for Malden. The Dick family silver was sold Sotheby's New York, December 16, 1976.