GEORGE III SILVER CAKE BASKET.

GEORGE III SILVER CAKE BASKET. William Hall, London, 1780. The basket has a pierced and beaded rim. Interior with four cherub relief medallions on all four sides enclosing an central armorial shield depicting a halved shield with ribbon bow top. Stepped foot base with beaded edge. Swing bale handle with central cartouche of a winged dragon and two medallions on either side of handle depicting a woman leaning on a monument with anchor at her feet. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (FW Woolworth Dept. Store). WEIGHT: 40 tr. oz. SIZE: 11-1/2” h including handle x 14” x 10”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29520 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	623	$1,725.00	GEORGE III SILVER CAKE BASKET. William Hall, London, 1780. The basket has a pierced and beaded rim. Interior with four cherub relief medallions on all four sides enclosing an central armorial shield depicting a halved shield with ribbon bow top. Stepped foot base with beaded edge. Swing bale handle with central cartouche of a winged dragon and two medallions on either side of handle depicting a woman leaning on a monument with anchor at her feet. PROVENANCE: Woolworth Collection (FW Woolworth Dept. Store). WEIGHT: 40 tr. oz. SIZE: 11-1/2” h including handle x 14” x 10”. CONDITION: Very good. 9-29520 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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