Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 6th October 2021

Lot 807

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket and matching sugar sifting spoon

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket and matching sugar sifting spoon, ,

by Hester Bateman, London 1781,

circular vase form, with pierced and engraved decoration, beaded borders and swing-handle, on a pierced circular foot, engraved with initials, with a blue glass liner, the sifting spoon Old English pattern, different initials, height with handle raised 20cm, approx. weight 7.5oz. (2)