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Georgian Silver Sugar Basket by Hester Bateman
Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
Hester Bateman
Hallmarked London, 1787
This Georgian sterling silver sugar basket is the work of the legendary Hester Bateman. Her signature fine beading—hallmark of Bateman’s accomplished hand—gracefully adorns the boat-shaped body and swing handle, while bright-cut engraving, including a crest, enriches the surface. The basket exemplifies Bateman’s rare gift for elevating simple forms through refined detail, achieving a balance of restraint and elegance that defines her finest work.
Hester Bateman is one of the most celebrated silversmiths of the Georgian era, widely recognized as the "Queen of English Silversmiths." Her importance lies not only in her exceptional craftsmanship but also in her pioneering role as a female silversmith in a male-dominated field. Bateman took over her husband’s business after his death in 1760, building it into one of the most successful silver workshops in London. Known for her refined designs, delicate beading and intricate engraving, Bateman's work showcases an elegance and precision that has become synonymous with her name. Her mastery of the Neoclassical style and ability to balance beauty with functionality have left a lasting legacy, making her works highly sought after by collectors and institutions alike, including London's Victoria & Albert Museum, the Birmingham Museum of Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.
7" high x 6 5/8" wide x 4 1/2" deep
Hester Bateman
Hallmarked London, 1787
This Georgian sterling silver sugar basket is the work of the legendary Hester Bateman. Her signature fine beading—hallmark of Bateman’s accomplished hand—gracefully adorns the boat-shaped body and swing handle, while bright-cut engraving, including a crest, enriches the surface. The basket exemplifies Bateman’s rare gift for elevating simple forms through refined detail, achieving a balance of restraint and elegance that defines her finest work.
Hester Bateman is one of the most celebrated silversmiths of the Georgian era, widely recognized as the "Queen of English Silversmiths." Her importance lies not only in her exceptional craftsmanship but also in her pioneering role as a female silversmith in a male-dominated field. Bateman took over her husband’s business after his death in 1760, building it into one of the most successful silver workshops in London. Known for her refined designs, delicate beading and intricate engraving, Bateman's work showcases an elegance and precision that has become synonymous with her name. Her mastery of the Neoclassical style and ability to balance beauty with functionality have left a lasting legacy, making her works highly sought after by collectors and institutions alike, including London's Victoria & Albert Museum, the Birmingham Museum of Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.
7" high x 6 5/8" wide x 4 1/2" deep
Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
Hester Bateman
Hallmarked London, 1787
This Georgian sterling silver sugar basket is the work of the legendary Hester Bateman. Her signature fine beading—hallmark of Bateman’s accomplished hand—gracefully adorns the boat-shaped body and swing handle, while bright-cut engraving, including a crest, enriches the surface. The basket exemplifies Bateman’s rare gift for elevating simple forms through refined detail, achieving a balance of restraint and elegance that defines her finest work.
Hester Bateman is one of the most celebrated silversmiths of the Georgian era, widely recognized as the "Queen of English Silversmiths." Her importance lies not only in her exceptional craftsmanship but also in her pioneering role as a female silversmith in a male-dominated field. Bateman took over her husband’s business after his death in 1760, building it into one of the most successful silver workshops in London. Known for her refined designs, delicate beading and intricate engraving, Bateman's work showcases an elegance and precision that has become synonymous with her name. Her mastery of the Neoclassical style and ability to balance beauty with functionality have left a lasting legacy, making her works highly sought after by collectors and institutions alike, including London's Victoria & Albert Museum, the Birmingham Museum of Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.
7" high x 6 5/8" wide x 4 1/2" deep
Hester Bateman
Hallmarked London, 1787
This Georgian sterling silver sugar basket is the work of the legendary Hester Bateman. Her signature fine beading—hallmark of Bateman’s accomplished hand—gracefully adorns the boat-shaped body and swing handle, while bright-cut engraving, including a crest, enriches the surface. The basket exemplifies Bateman’s rare gift for elevating simple forms through refined detail, achieving a balance of restraint and elegance that defines her finest work.
Hester Bateman is one of the most celebrated silversmiths of the Georgian era, widely recognized as the "Queen of English Silversmiths." Her importance lies not only in her exceptional craftsmanship but also in her pioneering role as a female silversmith in a male-dominated field. Bateman took over her husband’s business after his death in 1760, building it into one of the most successful silver workshops in London. Known for her refined designs, delicate beading and intricate engraving, Bateman's work showcases an elegance and precision that has become synonymous with her name. Her mastery of the Neoclassical style and ability to balance beauty with functionality have left a lasting legacy, making her works highly sought after by collectors and institutions alike, including London's Victoria & Albert Museum, the Birmingham Museum of Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.
7" high x 6 5/8" wide x 4 1/2" deep
$1,557.50
Original: $4,450.00
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$4,450.00
$1,557.50Description
Sterling Silver Sugar Basket
Hester Bateman
Hallmarked London, 1787
This Georgian sterling silver sugar basket is the work of the legendary Hester Bateman. Her signature fine beading—hallmark of Bateman’s accomplished hand—gracefully adorns the boat-shaped body and swing handle, while bright-cut engraving, including a crest, enriches the surface. The basket exemplifies Bateman’s rare gift for elevating simple forms through refined detail, achieving a balance of restraint and elegance that defines her finest work.
Hester Bateman is one of the most celebrated silversmiths of the Georgian era, widely recognized as the "Queen of English Silversmiths." Her importance lies not only in her exceptional craftsmanship but also in her pioneering role as a female silversmith in a male-dominated field. Bateman took over her husband’s business after his death in 1760, building it into one of the most successful silver workshops in London. Known for her refined designs, delicate beading and intricate engraving, Bateman's work showcases an elegance and precision that has become synonymous with her name. Her mastery of the Neoclassical style and ability to balance beauty with functionality have left a lasting legacy, making her works highly sought after by collectors and institutions alike, including London's Victoria & Albert Museum, the Birmingham Museum of Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.
7" high x 6 5/8" wide x 4 1/2" deep
Hester Bateman
Hallmarked London, 1787
This Georgian sterling silver sugar basket is the work of the legendary Hester Bateman. Her signature fine beading—hallmark of Bateman’s accomplished hand—gracefully adorns the boat-shaped body and swing handle, while bright-cut engraving, including a crest, enriches the surface. The basket exemplifies Bateman’s rare gift for elevating simple forms through refined detail, achieving a balance of restraint and elegance that defines her finest work.
Hester Bateman is one of the most celebrated silversmiths of the Georgian era, widely recognized as the "Queen of English Silversmiths." Her importance lies not only in her exceptional craftsmanship but also in her pioneering role as a female silversmith in a male-dominated field. Bateman took over her husband’s business after his death in 1760, building it into one of the most successful silver workshops in London. Known for her refined designs, delicate beading and intricate engraving, Bateman's work showcases an elegance and precision that has become synonymous with her name. Her mastery of the Neoclassical style and ability to balance beauty with functionality have left a lasting legacy, making her works highly sought after by collectors and institutions alike, including London's Victoria & Albert Museum, the Birmingham Museum of Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C.
7" high x 6 5/8" wide x 4 1/2" deep
