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Georgian Cake Basket, London, 1796, prob Thomas Chawner
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Georgian Silver Cake Basket, London 1796, poss Thomas Chawner. The oval shaped basket with pedestal reed base, border pierced surround, upper section with outer reed design border and pierced guilloche intertwining ribbon.The centre plain, crest that of a stag and motto Virtute non verbis - By Virtue, not by words, probably for Robinson, reeded handle, marked with lion passant on underside. Hallmarks through piercing, maker's mark not discernible. Measures: 13.75 x 10 x 11 inches. Weight: 21.5 oz
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Louis Wine Ltd., based in Toronto at 801-1240 Bay St, specializes in antique silver, jewelry, and decorative arts and is a fourth-generation family business. Originally founded in Ireland in 1880, the company relocated to Toronto in 1981 and continues to serve collectors worldwide. Reach them at 416-929-9333 or winerichard@hotmail.com.
