Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2475Location: BostonDate / Time: October 03, 2009 10:00AM
Description:
Empire Coin Silver Basket, Georgetown, South Carolina, c. 1840, Samuel Wilmot, maker, oval, edge chased and embossed with band of shells and rocaille, applied with scalloped ribbed rim, with scalloped and ribbed swing handle, on conforming oval foot, wd. 11 1/4 in., approx. 24 troy oz.
Estimate $400-600
short sides below handle showing light creasing. minor surface scratching and age wear. marked S. Wilmot.