Lot 801 , A William IV silver fruit basket by Richard William Atkins and William Nathaniel Somersall, 23 oz.

A William IV silver fruit basket by Richard William Atkins and William Nathaniel Somersall, with engraved armorials and embossed with fruit and scrolling foliage, London, 1830, dia.10.5in, (a.f.), 23 oz.
Estimate £250-350

There appears to have been an old repair to the underside of the rim close to the handle. There are several others bumps and dings around the underside of the rim in general. There also appears to be a repair to the underside of the handle (solder seam), along with a few minor dings. There is a split to the foot rim. Marks clear. Maker's mark on handle a little obscure.


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Sold for £260