A George III Silver Sugar-Basket by Henry Chawner, London, 1788
facetted oval and on conforming foot, with overhead reeded swing handle, incised with lines and engraved with foliage 15.5cm wide, 17.5cm high including handle, 7oz 13dwt, 238gr
Fully marked underneath with silver marks. The marks are generally clear. The handle is apparently unmarked. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is no sign of an erasure. There is a possible repair to the handle.
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facetted oval and on conforming foot, with overhead reeded swing handle, incised with lines and engraved with foliage 15.5cm wide, 17.5cm high including handle, 7oz 13dwt, 238gr
Fully marked underneath with silver marks. The marks are generally clear. The handle is apparently unmarked. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is no sign of an erasure. There is a possible repair to the handle.