Superb Edwardian Heavy Gauge Silver Swing Handle Fruit Basket or Centerpiece of unusually large proportions and generous weight. The waisted form upper flaired body with lavish open fret work decoration, a central ring turned plain socle, ending on a circular spreading base with similar decoration. The swing handle with similar decoration, secured at each end with a shell motif. Mark of M & W within a shield surround for Mappin & Webb Silversmiths. London Halmark for 1913. Condition: Good allover condition, with no losses to decoration. There are three crisp clear Hallmarks visible, a real sign of quality. Height: (entire including tall handle) 15.5� (39cm). Height: (excluding handle) 8� (20cm). Diameter: (top rim) 7.5� (19cm). Weight: (an impressive) 21 ozs. (595 grams). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller Mappin & Webb was founded in 1775 when Jonathan Mappin opened a silver workshop in Sheffield, then as now a major centre of the English silver trade. As a natural progression from silverware, Mappin & Webb created jewels for royal courts across the globe, from the Queen of France Marie Antoinette, to the Empress of Russia and Pricness Grace of Monaco. The brand historically held Royal Warrants to both the Russian Empire and the Japanese Royal Household. Queen Victoria was the first Monarch to commission Mappin & Webb. Her Majesty''s Golden Jubilee necklace was created by the house in 1888 and was designated by the Monarch as an heirloom of the crown.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We are proud to be able to say we run one of the most successful Antique Shops in Dublin, together with our partner Shop Martin Fennelly Antiques and have an exceptional on-line selling reputation, just have a glance through our "TESTIMONIALS" link. We specialize in the sale of fine quality early furniture and related items. We also offer a varied selection of decorative items to include Traveling Writing Slopes, Tea Caddies and exceptional fitted Jewellery Caskets. Exquisite collection of French & English Porcelain as well as a variety of ormolu & bronze decorative items including a selection of electric Table Lamps offered with hand made silk shades.We welcome inquiries from private buyers, the interior decorator and art and antiques trade.We have well established contacts in the shipping and transportation business, locally and worldwide, and are always happy to arrange quotes. Please understand we only ship to U.S.A., Canada, Australia, UAE, Russia, Africa & Europe.Our Customer Service is the finest available offering free home approval (within Ireland) with no obligation to purchase. We source our inventory from all round Europe and within Ireland. We are fortunate to have skilled craftsmen available within the Francis Street area, all of wh...