A George IV Silver Cake Basket, Edward Farrell, London, 1820

Property from a Canadian Private Collection

A George IV Silver Cake Basket, Edward Farrell, London, 1820
raised on four scroll feet headed by female masks, the cast rim comprising scrolling flowers, grape vines, Bacchus masks, and insects, the center engraved with a crest, swing handle chased with flowers and fruit and supported by tritons
marked on base and handle, the maker's mark at mask near handle

55 oz 10 dwt
1729 g
length 15 in.
38 cm

Condition Report:
Some surface splits to masks at handles. One of the moths on rim lacking a leg. Interior with some creases and dings. Otherwise good.