Lot 1022 , A George III Irish silver boat shaped sugar basket, 10.5 oz.

A George III Irish silver boat shaped sugar basket, 10.5 oz.

A George III Irish silver boat shaped sugar basket, with wavy rim and engraved foliate band with armorial, Richard Sawyer, Dublin, 1802, width 6.75in, 10.5 oz.
Estimate £200-300

There is a small dent close to the rim at one end of the basket, otherwise the overall condition is good. Marks clear.


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Sold for £320