Antique George III Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Basket 1791 (1 of 13)

AC Silver

Tyne and Wear, UK

Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide. Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.

Antique George III Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Basket 1791

Name: Antique George III Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Basket 1791
SKU: LA489402
Price: 1495 GBP
Availability: InStock

REF: C8584 / LA489402

£1,495

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Description

This is an exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Irish sterling silver sugar basket; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique George III Irish sterling silver sugar/bon bon basket has a plain oval rounded form onto an oval swept pedestal foot. The surface of this antique silver basket is embellished a navette-shaped cartouche to either side, one bearing the contemporary bright cut engraved initials 'Gst', and the other bearing the crest of a leopard's head erased and affronté charged with a cross pattée fitchée. The rim of the body and foot are ornamented with applied reed decorated borders. This Irish silver basket retains the original hallmarked reed decorated swing handle. Maker: Matthew West Origin: Dublin, Ireland

measurements

Width:

11.7 cm

Length:

17.2 cm

Weight:

239 g

Height to top of handle 20cm Height to rim 12.3cm

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declaration

AC Silver has clarified that the Antique George III Irish Sterling Silver Sugar Basket 1791 (LA489402) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1791

declaration

condition

This antique Irish silver basket with handle is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the foot and maker's mark to the handle are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of Georgian silverware.

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