Basket, one of pair
Date1807-1808
Marked by
Paul Storr
OriginEngland, London
MediumSilver (Sterling)
DimensionsOL: 14 3/4" OW: 11" OH (to lip): 5 3/8" OH (handle up): 12 1/4"
Credit LineGift of Mary Jewett Gaiser: The Mary Jewett Gaiser Silver Collection
Object number1993-349,2
DescriptionSilver basket, one of pair: Deep oblong body on spreading oblong base, the shoulders chased with a band of fluting, gadrooned rims with foliage at intervals, with reeded swing handle with anthemion at center.Label TextThe coat of arms engraved in the center of this basket is that of Charles Lennox (1764–1819), 4th Duke of Richmond and Lennox. In 1807, he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. This basket, one of a pair, was part of a large silver table service used in Dublin during his residency there until 1813.Inscription(s)Engraved in center of basket with the coat of arms of Charles Lennox (1764-1819), 4th Duke of Richmond and Lennox.Mark(s)Marked in relief on edge of foot: 1) sponsor's mark "P.S" for Paul Storr [see Grimwade 1990, # 2235]; 2) lion passant; 3) leopard's head crowned; 4) date letter "M" for 1807-08; and 5) duty mark
Also marked in relief at apex of handle: 1) sponsor's mark "P.S" for Paul Storr [see Grimwade 1990, # 2235] and 2) lion passantProvenanceMrs. Mary Jewett Gaiser , Spokane, WA
