Basin 1755/56 Abraham Portal British Although silver made by the Jewel Office for diplomatic officers was generally classical in inspiration, this ewer () and basin () represent a rare foray into the rococo style. They were part of a large service for three dozen guests made for Sir Charles Hanbury Williams’s embassy to Russia in Basin. British, London. 1755/56. Silver gilt. Metalwork-Silver

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