Lot 5
A George III silver pierced basket with swing handle & glass liner.
Description
Condition Report
A George III silver pierced basket, the open wirework body applied with insects and leafy garlands, with spiral twist swing handle, blue glass liner and raised on a spread footed base. Hallmarked London 1772, maker's mark a little distorted and appears overstruck, possibly C.M for Christopher Makemeid. Height measuring 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm), silver weight 4.72 ozt (147 grams).
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Purchasing information-
The basket appears in quite a tarnished state and would benefit from a clean and polish. General surface wear, marks and scratches. Also some dints and creases. There is a break in the metal of the rim. Further small holes and splits in the applied decoration. Some visible solder repairs. Hallmarks are a little rubbed but still legible and the maker's mark partly distorted. Heavy blue glass liner likely a replacement.
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