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A George II unmarked silver mounted tortoiseshell sugar basket, possibly Scottish circa 1750

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A George II unmarked silver mounted tortoiseshell sugar basket, possibly Scottish circa 1750

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A George II unmarked silver mounted tortoiseshell sugar basket, possibly Scottish circa 1750 Formed as an upturned shell lined with silver, all upon a spreading circular foot with gadrooned edge, the handle formed as two serpents or eels. Unmarked. Length – 13.3 cm / 5.4 inches

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A George II unmarked silver mounted tortoiseshell sugar basket, possibly Scottish circa 1750

Name: A George II unmarked silver mounted tortoiseshell sugar basket, possibly Scottish circa 1750
SKU: 154818343
Price: 600 GBP
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Estimate £500 - £800

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