A rare pair of George III Baskets in sizes made in London in 1782 by Charles Alridge & Henry Green.
A rare pair of George III Baskets in sizes made in London in 1782 by Charles Alridge & Henry Green.
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The Baskets stand on a circular pedestal foot which is decorated with beading and reeded bands. The rim of the main body and swing handle are also decorated with beading and both have blue glass liners. The sides of the main body are pierced and engraved with two rows of continuous flower heads, as well as larger flower heads in roundels. The front of each piece displays a plain circular disc which is engraved with a contemporary Crest. Each basket is in excellent condition and is fully marked in the base of the foot. The larger basket was almost certainly used for sugar and the smaller for cream, however it is extremely rare for them to have stayed together over the years, most pairs have been split up. Charles Aldridge and Henry Green were fine maker’s who made very good pierced work, of unusual design.
Height of large basket: 5.5 inches, 13.75 cm.
Height of smaller basket: 3.9 inches, 9.75 cm.
Total Weight: 11oz
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