Silver and Coins - 29th October 2008

Lot 1000

A George II swing handled pierced cake basket

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000

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Description

A George II swing handled pierced cake basket, with a cast openwork border of flowers and scrolls, four masks and shell feet and caryatid scroll figures, on each side oh the handle, initialled 'EM' to 'ES', the centre with floral embossing, by Edward Aldridge, London 1747, 14in (35.5cm) long, 49oz.