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ANTIQUE #SA635957

A Magnificent Chinoiserie George II Swing Handled Basket Hallmarked London 1757 By Samuel Herbert And Co

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

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 Herb...
Antique SA635957 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD