Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 2 - 25th January 2012

Lot 895

A pair of George III silver-gilt swing-handled sugar baskets

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £900

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Description

A pair of George III silver-gilt swing-handled sugar baskets, maker's mark only, that of William Plummer, London circa 1770, circular form, embossed and pierced with foliate scroll, garlands and medallions, pierced scroll and foliate handle, on a raised circular foot, gadroon borders, diameter 14cm, approx. weight 24oz. (2)