Lot Details
Lot 139
George III Sterling Silver Cake Basket
Matthew Boulton & John Fothergill, Birmingham, 1778
Oval with wirework body and beaded rim, with entwined overhead swing handle, raised on an oval foot chased with a guilloché border. Length 13 inches (33 cm), approximately 22 ounces.
C Estate of a Prominent Connecticut Collector
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for $1,134 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Good condition overall; clearly hallmarked underside; handle apparently unmarked; slight bending to wire frame; the base engraved arms, now worn; light surface marking and wear as expected from normal use
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