Property of an Important West Coast Collection
A George II Silver Shell-Form Basket, John Hugh Le Sage, London, Circa 1746
Lot Closed
October 17, 07:05 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A George II Silver Shell-Form Basket, John Hugh Le Sage, London, Circa 1746
the fluted shell-shaped bowl partly pierced with diaper and symmetrical scrollwork, the applied rim cast with trailing flowers , scrolls and shellwork, on three scroll supports chased with a flowerhead on matted ground and topped by cartouches, the flying leafy scroll handle wrapped with a characterful dolphin, the underside engraved with contemporary arms, marked underneath, date letter part visible probably 1746
58 oz
1803 g
length 12 3/4 in.
32.4 cm
The husband’s arms have not been identified, but those of his wife are Remington or Rennington. Interestingly they are charged with a dolphin embowed, which may have prompted the selection of this design of basket.
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