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Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765

Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765

Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765    Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765
Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765 Hallmarks: unmarked Dimensions: approx 165mm long (6 ½ inches); 140mm wide (5 ½ inches) Condition: Very good. Apparent antique solder repair where the handle joins the basket. Also what looks like a very clean antique repair to the handle (visible in photos 7 & 8). Dings, spots of tarnishing and surface scratches. Warm copper tones bleeding through on raised parts.

Wear commensurate with age and use. Please see photos and do not hesitate to ask if you have any further questions. Notes: Fine early period sweetmeat basket. There is an identical example on page 218 of'Old Sheffield Plate: A History of the 18th Century Plated Trade' by Gordon Crosskey. When studying the photo in the book certain details and blemishes seem identical, which could mean this is the actual basket used.

I cannot say with certainty but I believe it to be very likely. Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765. 165mm long (6 ½ inches); 140mm wide (5 ½ inches). Great care is taken to ensure the descriptions and photographs are accurate, if you have any problems whatsoever, please contact me anytime. More similar items available - please. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva's. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Silver Plate\Bowls". The seller is "duckcastle" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Age: Pre-1800
  • Antique: Yes
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Composition: Silver Plate
  • Material: Silver Plate
  • Product: Basket
  • Pattern: Pierced
  • Style: Georgian


Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765    Rare SWEETMEAT BASKET SWING HANDLE OLD SHEFFIELD PLATE GEORGE III c1765