17th Oct, 2017 10:00 EDT
Silver & Russian Works of Art
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A George III sterling silver swing-handled cake basket
Burwood & Sibley, London, 1807
Of rounded rectangular form, the base centering engraved arms and crest being that of Baldwin of Stede Hill, County Kent, and the motto Fortes Semper Monstrant Misericordiam(The brave always show mercy) on conforming pedestal foot with gadrooned decoration, and reeded handle.
L: 13 1/2 in. Weight: 36.5 oz. t.
Estimated at $1,800 - $2,200
Of rounded rectangular form, the base centering engraved arms and crest being that of Baldwin of Stede Hill, County Kent, and the motto Fortes Semper Monstrant Misericordiam(The brave always show mercy) on conforming pedestal foot with gadrooned decoration, and reeded handle.
