A George III Sugar Basket made in London in 1795 by William Fountain.

The basket stands on an oval stepped foot. The boat shaped main body has a reeded rim and is engraved with an upper band of flower heads and scroll work on a scratch engraved ground. Both the front and the reverse is engraved with a set of contemporary initials surrounded by a crossed branch cartouche. This piece has a most unusual arched handle, the design of which we had not previously seen.



Height: 6.25 inches

Length: 5.5 inches

Width: 4 inches

Weight: 11oz