A George II sterling silver oval pierced swing handled basket by Thomas Mason, London 1734, on four scroll legs, cast flower head and scroll rim, engraved contemporary coat of arms and motto 'Deo Patriae Tibi' (For god, country and yourself), the reverse with later coat of arms and motto 'Pro Dio et Ecclesia' (For god and church), 25 cm high, 31 x 26 cm, 1350 grams