A George III sterling silver bread basket, London 1767 by William Plummer (reg. 8th April 1755)

Of shaped oval form with pellet rim and wire work sides with applied embossed ears of wheat and fruiting vine. Fitted with a twisted swing handle with applied wirework. Fully marked to the foot edge, the handle unmarked.

Length – 34.2 cm / 13.5 inches

Weight – 853 grams / 27.42 ozt