Antique Silver George III Cake Basket made in 1780

GBP 3,400.00

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Object Description

Antique Georgian sterling silver cake basket, having an oval body with fine beadwork around the rim.
The body is very finely pierced and hand-engraved in a lovely style. The beadwork is repeated on the collet foot .
A very fine and attractive Antique Silver George III Cake Basket made in London in 1780 by Burrage Davenport.
It is very neatly hallmarked by the joints of the handle – two marks to one side – two marks to the other and is hallmarked on the original swing handle.
This basket also has a glorious contemporary crest of a Griffin engraved in the centre.
This basket would be perfect for fruit, bread or cakes or just as a centrepiece on a table.
Dimensions, length 36.3 cm x width 25.6 cm.
Weight, 29 troy oz.

Object History

Date 1780
Made By Burrage Davenport
Location London

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