Property from the Alan and Simone Hartman Collection
A George II Silver Basket, Gabriel Sleath, London, 1737
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Lot closes
April 14, 05:21 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
Current Bid
400 USD
5 Bids
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Description
oval, pierced sides and foot, center engraved with arms with mottoes surrounded by rococo chasing, swing handle with female busts, marked on surface
61.3 oz
1906 g
length: 13 ¾ in.
35 cm
Sotheby's, London, 20 June 1974, lot 84
Sotheby's, London, 4 June, 2008, lot 223
The arms are those of Moray quartering Strathearn for James Moray, 13th of Abercairney (1705-1777). This basket was probably made for his marriage in 1737 to Lady Christian Montgomery, daughter of Alexander, 9th Earl of Eglinton. The unusual use of an Earl's coronet in the crest probably refres to the Strathearns - Sir John Moray married the daughter of the 7th Earl of Strathearn in circa 1320. The Morays have appeared throughout Scottish history. George died at the battle of Flodden in 1513, and John died at the Battle of Pinkie in 1547. William was brought up with King James IV under the care of his aunt the Countess of Mar in the early 17th Century and became Master of the Horse to the Queen. Robert Moray was knighted by Charles II in 1660 for his support during the Civil War.
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