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Georgian Silver Swing-handled Sugar Basket by William Plummer, London 1789
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Georgian Silver Swing-handled Sugar Basket by William Plummer, London 1789

18th century
Sold 5 February 2024 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Georgian Silver Swing-handled Sugar Basket by William Plummer, London 1789” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This elegant George III silver sugar basket is dated London 1789 and bears the marks of William Plummer. Of shaped rectangular form, the body decorated with bright-cut sunburst designs surrounding two vacant cartouches, the concave sides with similar designs. The sides with a reeded swing handle mirroring the shape of the bowl. The interior of the bowl gilt wash.

The rim with reeded decorations.

Raised on a shaped pedestal foot.

Hallmarks:

W.P for William Plummer.

Lion Passant.

London Assay Mark.

Date letter "O" for 1789.

Duty Mark.

Condition:

Very good.

The interior with minor surface wear commensurate with age.

Dimensions:

Height up to handle: 15.5cm / 6.inches.

Length: 13cm / 5.1 inches.

Width: 8cm / 43.1inches.

Weight: 181 g / 6.3 oz.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA968488
Dealers Internal Reference
MARS90
Description
This elegant George III silver sugar basket is dated London 1789 and bears the marks of William Plummer.
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Of shaped rectangular form, the body decorated with bright-cut sunburst designs surrounding two vacant cartouches, the concave sides with similar designs.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The sides with a reeded swing handle mirroring the shape of the bowl. The interior of the bowl gilt wash.

fig 1. GEORGIAN SILVER SWING-HANDLED SUGAR BASKET BY WILLIAM PLUMMER, LONDON 1789
fig 1. Georgian Silver Swing-handled Sugar Basket by William Plummer, London 1789

The rim with reeded decorations.

Raised on a shaped pedestal foot.

Hallmarks:

W.P for William Plummer.

Lion Passant.

London Assay Mark.

Date letter "O" for 1789.

Duty Mark.

Condition:

Very good.

The interior with minor surface wear commensurate with age.

fig 2. GEORGIAN SILVER SWING-HANDLED SUGAR BASKET BY WILLIAM PLUMMER, LONDON 1789
fig 2. Georgian Silver Swing-handled Sugar Basket by William Plummer, London 1789

Dimensions:

Height up to handle: 15.5cm / 6.inches.

Length: 13cm / 5.1 inches.

Width: 8cm / 43.1inches.

Weight: 181 g / 6.3 oz.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 3. GEORGIAN SILVER SWING-HANDLED SUGAR BASKET BY WILLIAM PLUMMER, LONDON 1789
fig 3. Georgian Silver Swing-handled Sugar Basket by William Plummer, London 1789

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
15.5cm (6.10")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA968488
Dealers Internal Ref
MARS90
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I GEORGIAN SILVER SWING-HANDLED SUGAR BASKET BY WILLIAM PLUMMER, LONDON 1789 SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Silver Swing-handled Sugar Basket by William Plummer, London 1789

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Archive VIII GEORGIAN SILVER SWING-HANDLED SUGAR BASKET BY WILLIAM PLUMMER, LONDON 1789 View VIII
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
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GEORGIAN SILVER SWING-HANDLED SUGAR BASKET BY WILLIAM PLUMMER, LONDON 1789
GEORGIAN SILVER SWING-HANDLED SUGAR BASKET BY WILLIAM PLUMMER, LONDON 1789
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GEORGIAN SILVER SWING-HANDLED SUGAR BASKET BY WILLIAM PLUMMER, LONDON 1789
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  • Period18th century
  • SizeH 15.5 cm (6 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)
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