Silver - Day Two - 20th July 2011

Lot 1033

A George III silver swing-handled basket

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A George III silver swing-handled basket, by John E Terrey, London 1822, circular lobed form, embossed and pierced foliate and scroll border, foliate swing-handle, the centre embossed with fruit, on a raised circular foot,m engraved with two armorials, diameter 31.5cm, approx. weight 33oz. The arms are those for the 1825 marriage of William Fowle-Middleton, later 2nd baronet, with Hon. Anne, daughter of the 1st Baron Brownlow of Belton.