A George III sterling silver basket, William Allen III, London, circa 1802

the navette body engraved to the interior with a central crest, within a foliate pierced and gadrooned border, beneath a reeded swing handle, raised on a pierced oval foot
861 gms total weight of silver, 37 cm wide, 28 cm high, 25.5 cm deep

Provenance

Fine European and Oriental Furniture, Ceramics, Glass, Silver and Jewellery, Sotheby's Australia, Melbourne, 21 August 1991, lot 1 (illustrated)

Condition Report

Areas of rippling to either side of the body at the centre, other areas of isolated denting to the body consistent with age and use. Some warping to the rim and pierced border and evidence of previous solder repairs in places. Hallmarks to handle and foot rim clear.

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