Description
George III sterling silver basket, Paul Storr, London, 1818
Rectangular shape with shell edge and gadroon pattern, fluted movable handle with garland cartouche.
Motto: Honi soit qui mal y pense. Shame on him who thinks evil of it. Motto of the English Order of the Garter, established, according to a legendary tradition, by King Edward III of England in honor of his mistress, the Countess of Salisbury, who dropped a garter during a ball; the king rushed to pick it up and reprimanded the courtiers who were smiling at the episode with these words.
Sterling silver marked with 5 hallmarks:
Manufacturer's logo: Paul Storr
Lion passant: alloy mark. Guarantee control of the 925/1000 sterling silver fineness
Leopard's head with crown: City of London
Date letter year: 1818
Duty mark: King George III head
Dimensions
HxWxD 25.5cm x 33.5cm x 28.5cm
Weight
1,422gr
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Slight signs of wear and superficial scratches. The five hallmarks are present on the side of the basket.
