Fine Art Sale
Lot 163
A GEORGE III SILVER BREAD BASKET the openwork swing handle applied with ears of wheat
A GEORGE III SILVER BREAD BASKET the openwork swing handle applied with ears of wheat, the wirework sides with leafy naturalistic trailing roses and other flowers, engraved to the centre with contemporary armorials between further linked wheatears, on waisted foot, 35.5cm l, maker WV/IL probably John Vere and William Lutwyche [Grimwade 3908] London 1764, 33ozsProvenance: Purchased from Marks Antiques, London, 2001.
Estimate: £1000 - 1500
Sold for £1400