Description

A magnificent antique silver basket of oval form with swing handle. The decoration is very fine with excellent quality hand cut pierced work to the body. Both the upper border and bottom frieze are cast with flowers, scrolls, and bells. Very good weight and colour.

Weight 1540 grams, 49.5 troy oz.
Height 28cm (total including handle). Top measures 37 x 32cm.
London 1764.
Maker William Plummer.
Sterling silver.

Marks. Stamped on the outside of the body with a full set of English silver hallmarks, handle unmarked.

Literature. Antique Silver Fruit Baskets are nearly always described as cake baskets but were more commonly used for bread and fruit. Although 17th century versions are known to exist these baskets were not commonly found until about 1735 onwards. Early examples usually have side handles or no handles and tend to be considerably heavier than George III examples and later.

In very good condition with moderate signs of age compatible with age..

Maker: William Plummer

William Plummer, London silversmith, apprenticed to Edward Aldridge 1746, free 1755. ist mark entered as largeworker 1755. 2nd mark 1774. 3rd mark 1789. His son William apprenticed to Thomas Whipham as goldsmith 1777. Plummer is mainly known for his finely cut baskets and strainers.

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