Sunday Interiors
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Sunday 9th March 2014 at 11.30am
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A GEORGE II SILVER OVAL SWING HANDLED BASKET,
London 1758, makers mark rubbed, with rope twist rims above pierced latticework sides, applied
pierced handles (apparently unmarked), the central reserve with coat of arms, appears to be contem-
porary with family motto “AQUILA. NON. CAPIT. MUSCAS” (An Eagle Doesn’t Catch Flies), raised
on a pierced oval foot, with rope twist rims (c.20.5ozs). 33cm wide, 26.5cm deep, 9.5cm high
€1500 - 2500
