$16,450
Large George II Silver Basket, London, 1744, Lewis Pantin, maker, oval, with everted rim with grotesque masks conjoined by floral garlands and rocaille shells, with scroll and cruciform pierced sides, swing handle with female herms and acanthus terminals, on rocaille and shell feet, engraved with rocaille crest to center, wd. 14 1/2, ht. to handle approx. 11 in., approx. 61 troy oz.

Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2007-04-28