George III Silver Cake Basket by William Plummer

Exceptional piercing distinguishes this George III silver cake basket by the English silversmith William Plummer. Silver baskets such as this were remarkably popular during the Georgian period; not only did these decorative pieces make for attractive centerpieces on the table, but the handles also allowed dinner guests to easily pass food around the table. Shareable sweets and treats such as bread, fruit and cakes were all served in baskets such as these, which remain among the most decorative and intricately crafted works in silver of the Georgian age. 

Hallmarked London, 1790

13 1/5" wide x 11 1/2" deep x 4 1/8" high