Antique George III Solid Silver Sugar Basket 1812

A fine example of an antique solid sterling silver sugar basin or basket, dating from the reign of George III. It is hallmarked under the rim for London 1812, with the maker's mark of Alice & George Burrows Ii. In classic navette form, the body has a beautiful bright cut decoration of scrolls and foliage. There are two shield-shaped cartouches, one of which has italicised initials, the other is empty. The handle is a little loose but does stand to attention quite happily. The oval pedestal base is free of decoration and wobbles slightly.