Georgian Silver Sweet Basket, 1767 Thos. Foster
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Sweet Basket - Oval with Swing Handle - London 1767 by Thomas Foster - 15cm x 12cm; 11.5cm high (handle up); 110g - HG/2707
This is a pretty Georgian silver sweet basket made in London by Thomas Foster.
Dating from the early George III period, this antique basket has an oval form with pierced decoration between bead scrolls and an embossed floral rim. It stands on a pierced skirt foot with gadroon mount and has a hinged, twisted wire, swing handle centred by a vacant cartouche. The middle of the dish bears an original script monogram with additional flourishes and the hallmarks are located on the top edge.
A lovely Georgian dish in fine condition with neither damage nor repair.
