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Antique Victoraian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Mid19th C
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Antique Victoraian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Mid19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a lovely Victorian silver-plated swing handled cake/fruit basket bearing Victoria hallmarks, mid 19th century in date.

 

The basket features a swing handle with decoration of embossed flowers, scrolling leaves and fruiting vines.

 

The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic, and it is certain to attract attention wherever it is placed.

Condition:

In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see the photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 10 cm x Width 32 cm x Depth 32 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch

Our reference: A5331

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Regent Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Fruit Basket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223131
Dealers Internal Reference
A5331
Description
This is a lovely Victorian silver-plated swing handled cake/fruit basket bearing Victoria hallmarks, mid 19th century in date.

 

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The basket features a swing handle with decoration of embossed flowers, scrolling leaves and fruiting vines.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base.
fig 1. Antique Victoraian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Mid19th C

 

The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic, and it is certain to attract attention wherever it is placed.

Condition:

In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see the photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 10 cm x Width 32 cm x Depth 32 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch

Our reference: A5331

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Fruit Basket to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223131
Dealers Internal Ref
A5331
Regent Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base.
Antique Victoraian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Mid19th C
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An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base.
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During the Victorian era, silver-plated fruit and cake baskets became essential decorative objects for formal dining and afternoon tea. These pieces often featured elaborate Rococo Revival motifs, cast overhead swing handles, and intricate chased pattern work, reflecting mid-nineteenth-century manufacturing advancements.

Mid-nineteenth-century silver-plated items were typically created using electroplating processes onto a base metal alloy, such as nickel silver or Britannia metal. Craftsmen shaped the body using spinning, stamping, or hand-hammering techniques before soldering cast handles, rims, and pedestal bases prior to the electroplating bath.

Authentic Victorian silver-plated pieces usually carry makers marks, electroplate designation stamps (such as EPNS or EPBM), or alphanumeric registry marks stamped on the base. Additionally, period construction displays crisp chased detail, weighted pedestal bases, and historic hand-drawn joins around cast handles and mounts.

An antique silver fruit basket can be styled as a central focal point on a dining table, console table, or sideboard. It can serve as a functional decorative vessel for seasonal fruit, decorative spheres, or remain unadorned to showcase its intricate metalwork.

To preserve silver plate, wash gently in warm water with mild detergent using a soft sponge, then dry thoroughly. Polish infrequently using a specialized non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to prevent wear to the thin silver layer, avoiding abrasive chemicals or dishwashers.
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