George IV silver cake basket, of good quality and heavy gauge, pierced and embossed with floral, berry, foliate scroll and trellis decoration, with conforming swing handle and shaped circular foot, sponsor's mark of Robert Gainsford, Sheffield 1822, 33cm diameter x 10cm high to rim / 26cm handle up, 1491g approx
Sold for £920
George IV silver cake basket, of good quality and heavy gauge, pierced and embossed with floral, berry, foliate scroll and trellis decoration, with conforming swing handle and shaped circular foot, sponsor's mark of Robert Gainsford, Sheffield 1822, 33cm diameter x 10cm high to rim / 26cm handle up, 1491g approx
Auction: Quarterly Specialist Sale, 9th Jun, 2022
Our Quarterly Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
Highlights include a set of George II silver tea canisters and sugar box in fitted ebonised case, an exhibition-quality Italian micromosaic table, a collection of Galle and other French art glass, and even a 1955 Jaguar Mark VII M car!
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Tuesday 7th June 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 8th June 10am to 5pm
Morning of sale 9am to 10:30am