ENGLISH SILVER FRUIT BASKET WITH FLORAL DESIGN HANDLE England, London, circa 1829 Hallmarks: London hallmark 'leopard's head without crown' (from 1821), standard silver hallmark 'lion passant facing left', tax hallmark 'king's head', date letter 'O' for 1829, master hallmark 'WM' (?) H. 9 cm, diameter 26.4 cm Gross weight: 728 g Provenance : Private collection of Elizabeth Obolenskaya-Demidova At the buyer's request, we would be happy to provide a general condition report on the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.