George III silver basket, London, 1780

Oval silver basket, hallmarked with a London hallmark dated 1780, George III period. It features an openwork body and a border decorated with discreet neoclassical friezes.
The quality of the chiseling and the harmonious proportions demonstrate the virtuosity of late 18th-century English silver, reflecting the formal sobriety and aesthetic sophistication of the period. A functional and decorative piece, it represents the excellence of London goldsmithing from the Georgian period, intended to enhance classic collections and refined interiors.