A George III sterling silver bread basket (for cake or fruit) by Thomas Wallis II, hallmarked London c. 1800 (hallmarks are quite rubbed). Neoclassical style, navette shape on conforming foot with reeded swing handle, engraved with bright-cut floral, foliage decorations and straight gadroon border. 14" (35.6cm) long, 10" (25.4cm) wide, 27.7 troy oz (862g).