A George II Silver Cake Basket, John Swift, London, 1745
Property from a Canadian Private Collection
A George II Silver Cake Basket, John Swift, London, 1745
oval pierced with scrolls and foliage, applied flower and scroll rim, raised on four supports headed by masks of Ceres, the center engraved with arms in rococo cartouche, the swing handle flat-chased with flowers, the base with later presentation inscription, with removable glass liner
marked on base
61 oz excluding liner
1897 g
length 14 5/8 in.
37.2 cm
Condition Report:
Two feet dented upward, which has caused some splitting. The handle with two small splits along edge. A small split to interior near one foot. Some dings and shallow creases throughout. Piercing is all in tact.
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Property from a Canadian Private Collection
A George II Silver Cake Basket, John Swift, London, 1745
oval pierced with scrolls and foliage, applied flower and scroll rim, raised on four supports headed by masks of Ceres, the center engraved with arms in rococo cartouche, the swing handle flat-chased with flowers, the base with later presentation inscription, with removable glass liner
marked on base
61 oz excluding liner
1897 g
length 14 5/8 in.
37.2 cm
Condition Report:
Two feet dented upward, which has caused some splitting. The handle with two small splits along edge. A small split to interior near one foot. Some dings and shallow creases throughout. Piercing is all in tact.
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