George III Antique Silver Basket, London 1814.

Object Description

A handsome antique silver basket with swing handle. Excellent quality and weight. With the ribbed body and shell and gadroon borders typical of the period. Engraved to the centre are some stylised initials.

Weight 1299g, 41.7 troy oz.
Height 25cm. Length 32cm. Width 26.5cm.
London 1814.
Maker Samuel Herbert.
Sterling silver.

Marks. Stamped on the underside edge with a full and clear set of English silver hallmarks, the handle with duty mark and lion.

Maker: Samuel Herbert And Company

Samuel Herbert, London silversmith, apprenticed 1736 to Edward Aldridge I, of the Clothworkers Company, and goldsmith of Gutter Lane. Free 1744. 1st mark as largeworker entered 1747. 2nd mark as Samuel Herbert & Co 1750 (initials SH.HB), in parnership with Henry Bailey who was apprenticed to and then journeyman to Edward Aldridge (the Constable’s Book for the precinct of St Leonard’s, which included the southern part of Foster Lane, includes Bayley and Herbert in the list of New Comers in 1750. In 1763 Herbert took Burrage Davenport as apprentice. Herbert’s workshop specialised in pierced platework particularly baskets and some epergnes.

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Object Literature

Antique Silver Fruit Baskets are nearly always described as cake baskets but were more commonly used for bread and fruit. Although 17th century versions are known to exist these baskets were not commonly found until about 1735 onwards. Early examples usually have side handles or no handles and tend to be considerably heavier than George III examples and later.

Object Condition

Very good condition with no damage. Deep crisp embossed decoration. Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

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