{"product_id":"george-iii-old-sheffield-plate-large-fluted-basket-with-sterling-aristocratic-stag-family-crest","title":"George III Old Sheffield plate large fluted basket with sterling aristocratic stag family crest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnificent Old Sheffield plate large swing-handled basket dating to the George III period and made by T \u0026amp; J Creswick. Oblong everted body in panelled in a lovely fluted design and raised on a low pedestal foot. The handle is reeded and accented with an applied rose flowerhead bouquet to the centre. The edge of the bowl is trimmed with a large gadrooned border that is decorated with scrolls and shells in typical Regency style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs befits such an exquisite piece, this basket was commissioned by an aristocratic family. To the centre of the basket is an engraved armorial family crest of a stag (buck deer) in the \"rampant\" attitude (position), with its chest pierced by an arrow. A faint outline is visible around the deer - crests were included after the piece was made and they were made of sterling silver, hence the faint outline to the oblong panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside is marked with a sheaf of arrows which was taken from the Sheffield Coat of Arms and used by Thomas \u0026amp; James Creswick as their Sheffield plate mark from 1811 onwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by Thomas \u0026amp; James Creswick, Sheffield, c. 1810s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1234 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 to 10 cm tall to edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23 cm tall to handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 x 25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent antique condition. Some copper bleeding appropriate to age and use; light soldering and depression to the embossed decoration near one of the hinges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rita's Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035607683405,"sku":"3790","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/4191\/4957\/files\/15-IMG_1563-Photoroom_03a85205-1ed5-43cb-bb5f-93b5222a5447.webp?v=1780946047","url":"https:\/\/ritasbazaar.co.uk\/products\/george-iii-old-sheffield-plate-large-fluted-basket-with-sterling-aristocratic-stag-family-crest","provider":"Rita’s Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}