A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket and matching sugar sifting spoon

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket and matching sugar sifting spoon, ,

by Hester Bateman, London 1781,

circular vase form, with pierced and engraved decoration, beaded borders and swing-handle, on a pierced circular foot, engraved with initials, with a blue glass liner, the sifting spoon Old English pattern, different initials, height with handle raised 20cm, approx. weight 7.5oz. (2)