WILLIAM GALE & SON Coin Silver CAKE BASKET Swing Handle 50 oz c1852

Description

A heavy superb quality antique coin silver cake basket by William Gale with finely engraved birds, flowers and leaves.  The basket has a swing handle which has good detail.  There is gadrooning along the foot of the basket and along the rim. Length 13" by 11" wide. Height without the handle 4 3/4".  Weight 50.20 troy oz.  There is a monogram in the cartouche amongst the engraving.  The basket is in very good condition.  There are two minor tiny dings in the smooth area
.  Any black marks are reflections from the camera lens. Circa 1852.
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