Silver - Day Two - 20th July 2011

Lot 1092

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £300

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Description

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket, by John Robins, London 1796, tapering panelled rectangular form, reeded swing-handle and border, with bright-cut decoration, gilded bowl, on a raised shaped rectangular foot, engraved with a crest, length 16.8cm, approx. weight 8oz. The crest is that of Arforce, Fellows, Grey, Strover and Trowtbeck.