THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL FANTASTIC QUALITY ENGLISH GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER PIERCED HANDLED CAKE BASKET MADE BY SAMUEL HERBERT & CO. OF LONDON IN 1767. THIS GORGEOUS BASKET HAS WONDERFUL PIERCED WORK AS WELL AS APPLIED LEAVES AROUND ITS RIM. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH NICE DETAILS AND SURFACES WITH A GREAT PATINA. IT HAS AN ARMORIAL CREST ENGRAVED IN THE CENTER OF THE BASKET AND ENGRAVING ON THE BOTTOM FROM BEING USED AS A TROPHY PRIZE IN 1899. IT MEASURES 13 5/8" X 11 3/4" WIDE AND WEIGHS 26.9 TROY OUNCES. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. THANKS, VINCENT
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