STAIR
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Silver, Objects of Vertu and Jewelry at Stair

Wed, Jul 29, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 152

George III Silver Cake Basket

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Marked 1774, probably for William Plummer, city mark lacking; together with an English silver cake basket, indistinctly marked, engraved with a heraldic device.

The first 13 1/4 in. wide, 51.5 oz. approx. gross weight.

Condition

The first basket with minor wear, some small bruises to the base, otherwise in good condition. The second basket has a broken handle, which has been previously repaired, the feet have been impacted and one has been broken off, the heraldic device is rubbed.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.