Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th & 20th July - 19th July 2016

Lot 872

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket

Estimate £180 - £200 | Hammer £300

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Description

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket,

by Aldridge and Green, London 1773,

circular form, pierced decoration, embossed with medallions and drapes, on a raised pierced circular foot, beaded borders, with a blue glass liner, height 11.2cm, approx. weight 5.9oz.

The crest is probably that of Collier.