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Lot 156 · Important Silver

Mark of John Wakelin and William Taylor, London, 1781

A George III Silver Basket

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Estimate
£5,000–£8,000 hammer ≈ $9,044–$14,470
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — IMPORTANT SILVER, London · 14 June 2005
Record ID
TB-2026-5799525
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A George III Silver Basket, MARK OF JOHN WAKELIN AND WILLIAM TAYLOR, LONDON, 1781. Christie's, 14 Jun 2005, lot 156. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5799525.

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A George III Silver Basket, MARK OF JOHN WAKELIN AND WILLIAM TAYLOR, LONDON, 1781. Christie's, 14 Jun 2005, lot 156. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5799525.

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From the same sale Important Silver · Jun 2005

LotArtistEstimateResult
Mark of Puiforcat, Paris, 20Th Century A French silver table-service £4,000–£6,000
Mark of Hossauer, Berlin, Circa 1827 A German silver vase and cover £3,000–£5,000
Mark of Dirk Van Gameren, Utrecht, 1747 A Dutch silver tobacco-jar £12,000–£16,000
18Th Century, Unmarked A Batavian parcel-gilt filigree box £1,000–£1,500
Hartha (Saxony), Various Dates From 1654 to 1845 A German silver-mounted rifleman's sash £7,000–£10,000
Mark of Emanuel Drentwett, Augsburg, 1749-1751 A German silver-gilt salver on foot £2,500–£3,500

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A George III Silver Basket Mark of Peter Archambo, London, 1739 $9,574 Christie's, Sep 2020
A George III Silver Basket Mark of James Shruder, London, 1744 Christie's, Nov 2006
A George III Silver Basket Mark of John Wakelin and William Taylor, London, 1785 Christie's, May 2015
A George III Silver Basket Mark of Paul Storr, London, 1827 Christie's, Nov 2007
A George III Silver Basket Mark of Thomas Gilpin, London, 1749 Christie's, Jul 2020
A George III Silver Basket London, Circa 1760, Maker's Mark ?L Christie's, Nov 2007
A George III Silver Basket Mark of Phillips Garden, London, 1754 Christie's, Jul 2023
A George III Silver Basket Mark of John Wakelin and William Taylor, London, 1788 Christie's, Dec 2002

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