George III Sterling Silver Fruit Basket

Description:

George III Sterling Silver Fruit Basket, London, 1801-02, William Allen III, maker, the ovoid dish repousse-decorated with various fruit amongst a floral vine, with a bail handle, engraved armorial to center, and monogram to ovoid foot, lg. 14 in., approx. 24.6 troy oz.
Estimate $300-500

Minor surface abrasions, pinprick dents to interior. Joint of foot with some darker solder marks.


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