Object Description
A beautiful plain and elegant Antique silver George III period swing handled sweet basket, of oval shape with reeded borders.
The initial “Y” is engraved in the centre. The ‘Y’ initial according to the last owner of the basket pertains to the famous scientist Thomas Young (1773-1829).
The basket was made in London in 1803 by Thomas Wallis.
Dimensions, 17.25 x 11.1 cm.
Weight, 5.14 troy oz.