The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016

Lot 213

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £190

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Description

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket,

by Charles Chesterman, London 1796,

vase form, pierced with medallions, engraved decoration, wavy-edge border, engraved decoration, reeded swing-handle, on a raised square foot, with a red glass liner and a crest, height 12.3cm, approx. weight 5.9oz.

The crest is that used by a number of families including: Brandwood, Easton, Hensely, Mowbray and Sparrow.