Silver - 27th July 2005

Lot 499

A late 19th century Russian trompe l'oeuil swing handled sugar basket

Estimate £800 - £1,000 | Hammer £750

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Description

A late 19th century Russian trompe l'oeuil swing handled sugar basket, imitating a wickerwork basket with a corded handle and napkins draped over the sides, by an unknown maker and assay master, St Petersburg 1887, 5in (13cm) diameter, 12oz.