George III Silver Cake Basket by Emick Romer

London (1767) hallmarks, oval form with shaped rim supporting wirework sides, the wirework with applied insect, butterfly, grapevine, and sheaths of wheat, the pierced handle also with applied grapevine, marked to foot and handle, "ghost" crest visible.

15.5 x 12 in.

29.6 troy oz.

Handle slightly bent; several old minor repairs to basket.

$1,000 - 3,000