A George III Silver Sweetmeat Basket Circa 1780.

18th century

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Description

A George III silver sweetmeat basket in the Adam style, of circular form with a twisted swing handle, beaded border over a pierced gallery and stylised floral base on a spreading foot. Engraved with a crest of a figure standing by a wheatsheaf holding a threshing flail, with above a scroll with the motto ‘Sow Thus’(?). Marked to the underside with the lion passant and the maker’s mark of Thomas Phipps.

English, London made, circa 1780.

Weight 4.46 Troy ounces (139 grammes)

Condition: Excellent, with good unspoiled colour. The basket is off an epergne table centrepiece which would have held eight such baskets, hence it only has part marks.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

11cm (4.33")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA692826

Description

A George III silver sweetmeat basket in the Adam style, of circular form with a twisted swing handle, beaded border over a pierced gallery and stylised floral base on a spreading foot.

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Engraved with a crest of a figure standing by a wheatsheaf holding a threshing flail, with above a scroll with the motto ‘Sow Thus’(?).

Chequers Antiques

Marked to the underside with the lion passant and the maker’s mark of Thomas Phipps.

fig 1. A George III silver sweetmeat basket circa 1780. — fig 1. A George III Silver Sweetmeat Basket Circa 1780.

English, London made, circa 1780.

Weight 4.46 Troy ounces (139 grammes)

Condition: Excellent, with good unspoiled colour. The basket is off an epergne table centrepiece which would have held eight such baskets, hence it only has part marks.

Physical Dimensions

Height

10cm (3.94")

Width

11cm (4.33")

Depth

11cm (4.33")

Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA692826