Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 26th October 2016

Lot 956

A George III silver swing-handled basket

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £550

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Description

A George III silver swing-handled basket,

by Robert and Samuel Hennell, London 1805,

rectangular form, incurved corners, gadroon borders, engraved foliate decoration, on an oblong foot, inscribed to underside 'Presented to E.W. by Revd. R Lucas, April 1832', length 34.7cm, approx. weight 28.3oz.