Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 1 and Day 2 - 22nd January 2013

Lot 1138

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket

Estimate £250 - £300 | Hammer £1500

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Description

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket,

by William Vincent, London 1787,

oval form, reeded border and swing handle, on an oval foot, engraved with an armorial, length 16cm, approx. weight 9.5oz.

The arms are those of Sir Richard Arkwright.