Bateman Family Sterling Silver Sugar Basket

hallmarked London, 1795-1796, by Peter and Ann Bateman, of double-bellied navette form, with reeded rim and swing handle, raised on a conforming pedestal base, monogrammed "SHD".
h. 4-3/4" (7-1/2" with handle), l. 6-1/2", w. 4-1/2"; 6.30 t. oz.

**In overall good condition with no issues noted beyond the expected minor wear from age and use. No dents, breaks or repairs. Fully hallmarked on the underside; marks clean but the maker's mark is marred by its being over an annealing/raising flaw. The handle part-marked with the lion passant.