Silver Sugar Basket

Description:

Silver Sugar Basket, Peter and Ann Bateman, London, c. 1793, navette-shaped bowl raised on oval base, with bright-cut foliate and floral swag borders, reeded swing handle, rim and base, the center of side with shield-shaped reserve with engraved monogram "EM," impressed touchmarks on base, ht. with handle upright 5 3/4, dia. 5 1/4 in., approx. 5.5 troy oz.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

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