George II Silver Sweet Basket, Mark of Thomas Whipham

London (1749), a reticulated form with Rams heads along the rim, draped laurel garland, acanthus decoration, and hooved feet, without a monogram.

4 1/4 in.

5.75 troy oz.

By Descent of the late Freda Fielding O’Leary, Ireland

Minor denting, some of the decoration from a later period.