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148g Stunning Bateman Georgian Sterling Silver Swing Handled Basket Antique 1792
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148g Stunning Bateman Georgian Sterling Silver Swing Handled Basket Antique 1792

18th century
Sold 20 February 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
This “148g Stunning Bateman Georgian Sterling Silver Swing Handled Basket Antique 1792” found a buyer.

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A super quality antique solid sterling silver swing handled bowl, nut dish, or bonbon basket. It is hallmarked for London 1792 with the maker being Peter and Ann Bateman. It has superbly designed having a swing handle and bright cut detailing. It is in superb condition being free from dings, splits, engravings, and repairs. It measures approx. 5 inches (13cm) wide by 5.75 inches to the top of the handle in its upright position and weighs 148 grams. A very good quality well made clean piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Basket to the Georgian era.

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SA1195057
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38558
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A super quality antique solid sterling silver swing handled bowl, nut dish, or bonbon basket. It is hallmarked for London 1792 with the maker being Peter and Ann Bateman. It has superbly designed having a swing handle and bright cut detailing. It is in superb condition being free from dings, splits, engravings, and repairs. It measures approx. 5 inches (13cm) wide by 5.75 inches to the top of the handle in its upright position and weighs 148 grams. A very good quality well made clean piece.
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Georgian Sterling Silver Basket to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195057
Dealers Internal Ref
38558
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A polished Georgian sterling silver swing-handled basket sits on a pale surface, featuring an oval footed base and engraved border details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A polished Georgian sterling silver swing-handled basket sits on a pale surface, featuring an oval footed base and engraved border details. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

148g Stunning Bateman Georgian Sterling Silver Swing Handled Basket Antique 1792

Archive II A polished Georgian sterling silver swing-handled basket sits on a pale surface, featuring an oval footed base and engraved border details. View II
Archive III A polished Georgian sterling silver swing-handled basket sits on a pale surface, featuring an oval footed base and engraved border details. View III
Archive IV A polished Georgian sterling silver swing-handled basket sits on a pale surface, featuring an oval footed base and engraved border details. View IV
Archive V A polished Georgian sterling silver swing-handled basket sits on a pale surface, featuring an oval footed base and engraved border details. View V
Archive VI A polished Georgian sterling silver swing-handled basket sits on a pale surface, featuring an oval footed base and engraved border details. View VI
Archive VII A polished Georgian sterling silver swing-handled basket sits on a pale surface, featuring an oval footed base and engraved border details. View VII
Archive VIII A polished Georgian sterling silver swing-handled basket sits on a pale surface, featuring an oval footed base and engraved border details. View VIII
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A polished Georgian sterling silver swing-handled basket sits on a pale surface, featuring an oval footed base and engraved border details.
148g STUNNING BATEMAN GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER SWING HANDLED BASKET ANTIQUE 1792
Ref: SA1195057
A polished Georgian sterling silver swing-handled basket sits on a pale surface, featuring an oval footed base and engraved border details.
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  • ObjectDecorative Baskets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSwing handle, Footed oval base, Engraved floral border, Central shield cartouche

Georgian silver baskets, produced during the reigns of George I through George IV (1714-1830), were primarily utilised for serving fruit, bread, or sugar. They reflect the refined craftsmanship and neoclassical or rococo design trends of the 18th and early 19th centuries.

These items were crafted from sterling silver, typically of .925 fineness, and shaped through techniques such as raising, casting, piercing, and hand-engraving. Makers often incorporated swing handles and footed bases to elevate the design.

Authentic pieces feature clear hallmarks stamped into the metal, which generally include the makers mark, standard mark (such as the lion passant for sterling), assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

An antique silver basket can be displayed on a sideboard, dining table, or mantelpiece as a focal decorative object, either left empty to showcase its polished metal surface or filled with seasonal items like glass spheres or dried botanicals.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning with a specialised non-abrasive silver polish only when necessary, storing the item in a tarnish-resistant cloth or low-humidity environment, and avoiding harsh chemical agents that can damage the antique finish.
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