A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket,

A George III silver swing-handled sugar basket,
by Richard Morton, Sheffield 1777,
circular form, pierced decoration, with engraved swags and chased acanthus leaf decoration, beaded borders and swing-handle, on a circular foot, with initials and a later blue glass liner, height with handle raised 15.5cm, approx. weight 4.5oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.