A Magnificent Chinoiserie George II Swing Handled Basket Hallmarked London 1757 by Samuel Herbert and Co

Name: A Magnificent Chinoiserie George II Swing Handled Basket Hallmarked London 1757 by Samuel Herbert and Co
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA635957
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

A magnificent Chinoiserie George II swing handled oval basket with applied and cast border. This heavy weight basket is a lovely example. The basket stands on four cast feet with the head and shoulders of a Chinese gentleman on the terminal of each foot. The rim of the basket has a scroll design with a repeat design of a Chinese gentleman's head at each end of the basket. The substantial shaped swing handle again incorporates the Chinese motif and has a central vacant cartouche at the middle of the handle. The sides of the basket have a pierced pattern.

The centre of the interior is engraved with a coat of arms comprising of a right hand grasping a wolf's head crest and the motto 'Virtute et Fortitudine' (By Bravery and Fortitude) which we believe to be the Cooper family coat of arms of Hursely Park Winchester and 26, Grosvenor Square London.

The hallmark is also very clear and is positioned underneath the right handle and shows the makers mark for Samuel Herbert & Co with the date letter for 1757 along with the Lion passant and the crowned Leopard's head.

Condition: The faces to the Chinese gentlemen at the end of the basket are showing some wear where the handle rests. The other head and shoulders are clear and crisp. There are a couple of cracks that can be seen more clearly on the back than the front, please see the last two photographs for the detail of this.

Measurements with the handle at its highest position

Length 39 cm

Width 30.5 cm

Height 30 cm

Weight 1.526 kilo

THIS BASKET IS AVAILABLE FOR UK DELIVERY ONLY

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

30.5cm (12.01")

Depth

39cm (15.35")

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA635957

Dealers Internal Reference

NJLG21-01

Dealers Notes

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Description

A magnificent Chinoiserie George II swing handled oval basket with applied and cast border. This heavy weight basket is a lovely example.

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The basket stands on four cast feet with the head and shoulders of a Chinese gentleman on the terminal of each foot.

Woodbridge Antiques

The rim of the basket has a scroll design with a repeat design of a Chinese gentleman's head at each end of the basket. The substantial shaped swing handle again incorporates the Chinese motif and has a central vacant cartouche at the middle of the handle. The sides of the basket have a pierced pattern.

fig 1. A Magnificent Chinoiserie George II Swing Handled Basket Hallmarked London 1757 by Samuel Herbert and Co

The centre of the interior is engraved with a coat of arms comprising of a right hand grasping a wolf's head crest and the motto 'Virtute et Fortitudine' (By Bravery and Fortitude) which we believe to be the Cooper family coat of arms of Hursely Park Winchester and 26, Grosvenor Square London.

fig 2. A Magnificent Chinoiserie George II Swing Handled Basket Hallmarked London 1757 by Samuel Herbert and Co

The hallmark is also very clear and is positioned underneath the right handle and shows the makers mark for Samuel Herbert & Co with the date letter for 1757 along with the Lion passant and the crowned Leopard's head.

fig 3. A Magnificent Chinoiserie George II Swing Handled Basket Hallmarked London 1757 by Samuel Herbert and Co

Condition: The faces to the Chinese gentlemen at the end of the basket are showing some wear where the handle rests. The other head and shoulders are clear and crisp. There are a couple of cracks that can be seen more clearly on the back than the front, please see the last two photographs for the detail of this.

Measurements with the handle at its highest position

Length 39 cm

Width 30.5 cm

Height 30 cm