George III Hester Bateman Silver Sugar Basket

Description:

George III Hester Bateman Silver Sugar Basket, London, 1780, urn form body reticulated with horizontal reeds and with three urn roundels, with bright cut engraved detailing, on domed and pierced floriform foot, with beaded rims and beaded swing handle, with fitted cobalt blue liner, ht. 5 3/4 in., approx. 7 troy oz.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

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