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Of shaped circular form with a cast acanthus and gadrooned rim, all raised upon four shell and flower head feet. The detachable swing handle with cast and chased decoration of a rocaille cartouche with foliate scrolls reserved with fish scale, engraved with a crest of issuing from a ducal coronet a unicorn’s head. The sides with saw pierced decoration of foliate scrolls. Fully marked underneath, the handle unmarked. Length – 12.2 cm / 4.75 inches Weight – 208 grams / 6.69 ozt
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🎨Art & Antiques
London 1754 by George Hunter (reg. 7th June 1748) A George II sterling silver sweetmeat basket
George II London silver sweetmeat basket by George Hunter, unicorn's head crest, acanthus rim. 208g.
Estimate
407 €(£350)–640 €(£550)
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Price checked 26/09/2026, 05:10:51
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- Lot #
- 460
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- Lot Ends
- 14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
- Auction Ends
- 14 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
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