Hallmarked in London in 1753 by Edward Aldridge, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sweetmeat Basket, features slat piercing, rope borders, and a twist handle. The basket measures 4.25"(11cm) tall with the handle up (2"(5cm) with the handle down) by 5.25"(13.5cm) wide, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and weighs 3.2 troy ounces.

Hallmarked in London in 1781 by Robert Hennell I, this attractive, George III period, Sterling Silver Sweetmeat Basket, is in the neoclassical taste, with delicate pierced and engraved decoration throughout. The sweetmeat basket measures 5.25"(13cm) tall with the handle up (2"(5cm) with the handle down), by 6.25"(16cm) wide, by 4.75"(12cm) deep and weighs 5 troy ounces.