George III Reticulated Silver Basket

Description:

George III Reticulated Silver Basket, London, 1775, Burrage Davenport, maker, oval, on reeded reticulated foot, base of body stamped with acanthus and wavy band, sides with navette, reed, scroll and quatrefoil piercing, accented with patera roundels conjoined by husk swags, lion's mask to each end, scalloped gadrooned rim, with reticulated and gadrooned swing handle, lg. 14 in., approx. 27 troy oz.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

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