16th Mar, 2024 9:30 GMT/BST

Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver

 
  Lot 2016
 

2016

A George II Silver Basket
by William Plummer, London, 1759

shaped oval and on conforming foot with twisted-wire border, the sides pierced with differing quatrefoils with wheat-sheaves between, with shell, flower and foliage-heightened gadrooned border, the base later chased with flowers and foliage and engraved with a crest, with overhead swing handle
33.7cm wide, 21oz 2dwt, 656gr

Sold for £550
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

Fully marked on rim near handle.The handle apparently unmarked. The marks are generally clear. There is overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some damage/repairs to the piercing with some strengthening patches applied in some places. The chasing in the bowl is later. There are some repairs to the handle.

 


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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 16th Mar, 2024

Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focussing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.

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