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1774 Beautiful George 111 Silver Swing Handled Basket by Maker Sm 150 Grams
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1774 Beautiful George 111 Silver Swing Handled Basket by Maker Sm 150 Grams

18th century
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This is a really nice basket made in London in 1774 by maker SM it is in very good condition, lovely decoration, nice clear hallmarks, it is 17cms long and weighs 150 grams.

A fine example of an 18th century basket

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this George III Silver Basket to the 18th Century.

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This is a really nice basket made in London in 1774 by maker SM it is in very good condition, lovely decoration, nice clear hallmarks, it is 17cms long and weighs 150 grams.

A fine example of an 18th century basket

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated this George III Silver Basket to the 18th Century.

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Dudley Antique Silver
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An oval 18th-century sterling silver basket featuring pierced openwork, an embossed rim, and a twisted swing handle.
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Archive I An oval 18th-century sterling silver basket featuring pierced openwork, an embossed rim, and a twisted swing handle.

1774 Beautiful George 111 Silver Swing Handled Basket by Maker Sm 150 Grams

Archive II An oval 18th-century sterling silver basket featuring pierced openwork, an embossed rim, and a twisted swing handle. View II
Archive III An oval 18th-century sterling silver basket featuring pierced openwork, an embossed rim, and a twisted swing handle. View III
Archive IV An oval 18th-century sterling silver basket featuring pierced openwork, an embossed rim, and a twisted swing handle. View IV
Archive V An oval 18th-century sterling silver basket featuring pierced openwork, an embossed rim, and a twisted swing handle. View V
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An oval 18th-century sterling silver basket featuring pierced openwork, an embossed rim, and a twisted swing handle.
1774 Beautiful George 111 silver swing handled basket by maker SM 150 grams
Ref: SA1225642
An oval 18th-century sterling silver basket featuring pierced openwork, an embossed rim, and a twisted swing handle.
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  • ObjectSilver Baskets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced openwork, twist handle, rope rim, foliage embossing

This George III sterling silver basket originates from the 18th century and reflects the Georgian style. The piece presents a bright silver colour with a polished finish. The design incorporates a distinct oval shape with an upright twist handle that swings on hinges attached to the sides, a rope rim with embossed foliage details, and a pierced openwork body featuring ornate leaf and floral motifs across the bowl. The underside rests on a small circular foot rim, and clear hallmarks appear on the silver. The object measures 17 cm in length and weighs 150 grams. In a contemporary home, this English Country house silver basket functions as a decorative tabletop piece. Placed upon a sideboard top in a dining room or living area, it serves to display small decorative items, potpourri, or seasonal fruit. The traditional craftsmanship and heritage details suit formal dining spaces, traditional hallways, or classic sitting rooms as an accent object of historical interest.

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Popular during the 18th century, silver swing-handled baskets were versatile table vessels used for serving bread, sweetmeats, or cake during formal dining gatherings in Georgian England.

Artisans crafted these pieces from sterling silver using hand-piercing, repousse embossing, and chasing techniques, often incorporating reticulated patterns with a cast hinged handle.

Authentic George III sterling silver features full British hallmarks, including the monarch profile duty mark, a lion passant, a town mark, date letter, and a registered maker mark.

Position the silver basket as a focal point on a sideboard or dining table, either displayed empty to showcase its openwork design or containing dried botanicals.

Clean surface tarnish using a soft cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding abrasive scrubbers or submerging delicate pierced work in harsh chemical dips.
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