Sterling Silver Swing Handle Sugar Basket 1806

Description

Heading : Sterling silver swing handle sugar basket 
Date : Hallmarked in 1806 in London For Thomas Wallis II
Period : George III 
Origin : Lond. England
Decoration : Chased foliate band and a vacant cartouche set within a reeded border
Size :  Height 20 cm (handle up). long diameter 16.8 cm
Condition : Excellent. no dings. marks clean and crisp
Restoration : None
Weight : 236 grams ( 7.59 troy)

The mark for Thomas Wallis has been stamped over that of William Abdy. Both worked concurrently. The handle has a sterling silver standard mark. The full set of marks is only visible on the underside of the foot. It is probable that Thomas Wallis modified the foot of a piece made by Abdy.