Lot 61
A William IV silver fruit basket.
Description
Condition Report
A William IV silver fruit basket of circular form, having a pierced and embossed fruiting vine rim to a plain lobed centre, with a similarly decorated swing handle and the whole raised on a shaped circular foot. Hallmarked Sheffield 1833, maker's mark partly distorted but possibly 'HB' over '&H'. Rim diameter measures 11 inches (28 cm), weight 22.65 ozt (704.6 grams).
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Purchasing information-
The bowl appears in fairly good overall condition, displaying general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. Some slight surface dints. Swing handle appears in good working order. Residues of polish visible, especially to the fruiting vine sections. Maker's mark partly distorted, the hallmarks appear rubbed but legible. .