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Philip Rundell (1746-1827)
Bread basket (part of The Grand Service) hallmarks 1750-1819
Silver gilt | 21.5 x 39.0 x 31.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 51294
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Two silver-gilt bread baskets, each in the form of a scallop shell with a flying scroll handle cast as a female term figure, on three cast dolphin feet. The rim is pierced with a band of scrolls within a border of cast shells and seaweed. The handle is engraved with a crown, Garter and Royal crest.
Provenance
One of this pair of baskets dates from 1751/2. It was copied by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell in 1819 for George IV, when Prince Regent, and the pair were purchased for £102 9s 8d.
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Creator(s)
(goldsmith)(goldsmith)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Silver gilt
Measurements
21.5 x 39.0 x 31.0 cm (whole object)
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