Antique Silver George III Cake Basket made in 1780
£3,400
Antique Georgian sterling silver cake basket, having an oval body with fine beadwork around the rim.
| Date | 1780 |
| Made By | Burrage Davenport |
| Location | London |
| Stock Number | W168x42 |
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Antique Silver George III Cake Basket made in 1780
Antique Georgian sterling silver cake basket, having an oval body with fine beadwork around the rim.
The body is very finely pierced and hand-engraved in a lovely style. The beadwork is repeated on the collet foot .
A very fine and attractive Antique Silver George III Cake Basket made in London in 1780 by Burrage Davenport.
It is very neatly hallmarked by the joints of the handle – two marks to one side – two marks to the other and is hallmarked on the original swing handle.
This basket also has a glorious contemporary crest of a Griffin engraved in the centre.
This basket would be perfect for fruit, bread or cakes or just as a centrepiece on a table.
Dimensions, length 36.3 cm x width 25.6 cm.
Weight, 29 troy oz.
Hallmarks registered prior to March, 1773. His workshop was 6 Foster Lane, London.
He was known for making exceptional cake baskets, inkstands and seems to have specialised in fine pierced work.
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