A GEORGE III IRISH SILVER SWING-HANDLED SUGAR BASKET,
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A GEORGE III IRISH SILVER SWING-HANDLED SUGAR BASKET,

MARK OF GEORGE WEST, DUBLIN, 1793,

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A GEORGE III IRISH SILVER SWING-HANDLED SUGAR BASKET,
MARK OF GEORGE WEST, DUBLIN, 1793,
Navette-shaped with reeded rim & handle, sides engraved with foliate swags & two navette cartouches below a band of fluted semi-circular motifs, one side crested, the other with initials GR", on navette-shaped pedestal foot with border of zig-zag decoration, 7½ in. high (19 cm.) to top of handle, 7.75 oz.
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Further details
The crest, very common in Ireland, is shared by numerous families. Contenders in this case are Rawle, Rawlins, Rokeston, Ross & Rule.

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