AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
GEORGE III ENGLISH STERLING SWING HANDLED OVAL RETICULATED FOOTED BASKET AND GEORGE III SMALL FOOTED STERLING SALVER BY RICHARD RUGGS.1) London, 1781/2. The oval basket having C-shaped swing handle, reticulated with decoration including footed urns, six-point stars, & flower heads. Hallmarked on top rim with blurred maker's mark. WEIGHT: 22.1 tr. oz. 2) London, 1780/1. Small salver having a double bead shaped edge supported by three ball & claw foot short feet. Engraved conjoined S & C-scrolls with scalloped shells & flowers. Hallmarked on base. WEIGHT: 8.1 tr. oz. TOTAL WEIGHT: 30.2 tr. oz. SIZE: 1) 3-1/2" h (without handle) x 14-1/4" x 10-1/2". 2) 1" h x 7" dia. CONDITION: 1) Old repair to where one side of the handle meets the basket, and 1" crack at rim, otherwise very good. 2) Very good. 49781-3 WAG (800-1,200)