A Victorian silver die-stamped swing handled basket
by Henry Wilkinson & Co, Sheffield 1837
Circular form with wavy rims, profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and vine leaves, interrupted by six classical masks and handle embellished with fruiting vine leaves, the centre of the bowl engraved with presentation inscription, raised on a central foot with wavy rim, cast with acanthus leaves and spume, height including handle 30.5cm, diameter 33.2cm, weight 46oz.
Circular form with wavy rims, profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and vine leaves, interrupted by six classical masks and handle embellished with fruiting vine leaves, the centre of the bowl engraved with presentation inscription, raised on a central foot with wavy rim, cast with acanthus leaves and spume, height including handle 30.5cm, diameter 33.2cm, weight 46oz.
Sold for
£1,625
inc. premium
Category: Decorative Arts / Silver
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