Sterling Silver Swing Handle Basket 1801

Description

Heading : Sterling silver swing handle basket  
Date : Hallmarked in London 1801
Period : George III
Origin : London. England
Decoration : Reeded rim. handle and foot
Size :  length 34cm.width 25cm. height 10cm 
Condition : Excellent. The hallmarks are good. There is a makers mark beneath the handle but this is worn. it is possibly that of Flemming Foster
Restoration :Professionally cleaned and polished
Weight :  908grams (29 troy ounces)

We have primary evidence that such baskets were used for both bread and “fyne cakes”. Anyone will be delighted to pop round for an Eccles cake or a bread bun when served in this