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English silver sugar basket, with grapevine swing handle and…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
4-Apr-2012
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Description:
English silver sugar basket, with grapevine swing handle and Bristol blue glass liner, elaborately pierced and chased with exotic birds amongst branches forming a cartouche engraved with a crowned crest and military trophies. Marks: London c1853, maker: Dh.Ch. Height without handle: 11 cm weight without glass: 270 grams. Provenance: Private Collection. Notes: This basket is of interest as it shows the work of a contemporary silversmith to William Edwards before the latter moved to Australia. Refer Jb Hawkins Vol I pp 218 and 219
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Category:
Silver: Baskets