Sterling Silver Basket - Arts and Crafts - Antique George V (1922)

This exceptional antique silver basket, in sterling standard, has an incurved quatrefoil shaped form to four feet.

The surface of this Arts and Crafts style basket is plain and features a planished finish.

The shaped rim of this George V basket is embellished with pierced decorated trellis design accented with an interwoven undulating floral design.

This antique 1920s silver basket is fitted with the original hallmarked sterling silver handle, accented with a flower design to the centre of the handpiece.

The basket is supported by four impressive cast legs.

This exceptional example of antique silverware was crafted by the renowned and collectable silversmith A E Jones.

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This antique 1920s silver basket is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the basket and part hallmark to the handle are all clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware.

Height to top of handle16.6cm/6.5"

Height to rim 6.6cm/2.6"

Length 23.2cm/9.1"

Width 17.7cm/7"

11.7 troy ounces/363g