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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Neo Classical Fruit Basket C.1860
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for sale €293     $318
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Neo Classical Fruit Basket C.1860

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a stunning antique English Victorian Neo-classical silver-plated fruit or bread basket, circa 1860 in date.

The oval-shaped body features fabulous pierced and engraved geometric decoration with a beaded swing handle.

Add an elegant touch to your next dining experience.

 

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 11 cm x Width 31 cm x Depth 24 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 4 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 9 inches

Our reference: A5330

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Fruit Basket to the 1860s.

Independent Date Check ID 09561994
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques Date1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1860s:
Pierced fretwork and urn motifs: Adam revival design popular in Victorian silver plate.
Crisp beaded borders on the rim and foot: precise machine-stamped finishing.
Maker's marks struck in shield-shaped punches: standard mid-to-late Victorian electroplate stamping.
Bright-cut engraved swags and central crest: hand-worked detailing cut into the surface.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223142
Dealers Internal Reference
A5330
Description
This is a stunning antique English Victorian Neo-classical silver-plated fruit or bread basket, circa 1860 in date.
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The oval-shaped body features fabulous pierced and engraved geometric decoration with a beaded swing handle.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Neo Classical Fruit Basket C.1860

Add an elegant touch to your next dining experience.

 

Condition:

In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 11 cm x Width 31 cm x Depth 24 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 4 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 9 inches

Our reference: A5330

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Fruit Basket to the 1860s.

Independent Date Report ID 09561994
Dealer's Item Date1860s
Sellingantiques dating1860s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1860s:
Pierced fretwork and urn motifs: Adam revival design popular in Victorian silver plate.
Crisp beaded borders on the rim and foot: precise machine-stamped finishing.
Maker's marks struck in shield-shaped punches: standard mid-to-late Victorian electroplate stamping.
Bright-cut engraved swags and central crest: hand-worked detailing cut into the surface.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223142
Dealers Internal Ref
A5330
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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Regent Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle.

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Neo Classical Fruit Basket C.1860

Archive II An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle. View II
Archive III An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle. View III
Archive IV An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle. View IV
Archive V An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle. View V
Archive VI An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle. View VI
Archive VII An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle. View VII
Archive VIII An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle. View VIII
Archive IX An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle. View IX
Archive X An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle. View X
Archive XI An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle. View XI
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Telephone 020 8809 9605 or 020 8802 3900
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318 Green Lanes
London
N4 1BX
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 653
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An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle.
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Neo Classical Fruit Basket c.1860
Ref: SA1223142
An antique silver-plated oval fruit basket featuring delicate pierced metalwork, engraved geometric motifs, a beaded pedestal foot, and a tall arched handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFruit Baskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Neoclassical
  • MaterialSilver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced metalwork, Beaded trim, Bright-cut engraving, Pedestal foot
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This Victorian Neoclassical fruit basket dates from 1860. The piece takes an oval form in silver-plated metal with a bright silver finish. Elaborate decoration includes pierced metalwork patterns, bright-cut geometric engraving across the interior and exterior surfaces, a beaded trim along the rim and pedestal foot, and a tall arched swing handle. The oval pedestal base supports the bowl, while small circular cutouts punctuate the body alongside finely chased linear borders. It measures 11 cm high, 31 cm wide, and 24 cm deep. In a modern home, this piece suits placement on a sideboard top or dining table for displaying fruit or bread during meals. The traditional English country house style brings period character to a dining room or living space, serving as a decorative tableware accessory or a functional serving dish for entertaining guests.

FAQs

During the mid-to-late nineteenth century, silver-plated fruit and cake baskets became prominent features of dining tables and afternoon tea settings. Influenced by Neoclassical revival designs, these vessels incorporated classical symmetrical motifs, linear pierced fretwork, and detailed engraving to mimic solid silver tableware.

These items were predominantly constructed from nickel silver, brass, or copper base metals and coated with a thin layer of pure silver using electroplating technology. Additional decorative elements were created through techniques such as die-stamping, machine piercing, and bright-cut hand engraving.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically display makers marks, electroplate stamps such as EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver), or Victorian registry marks indicating design patents. Physical evidence such as natural patination in recessed areas and subtle copper or nickel show-through on high points also indicates genuine age.

A Victorian silver basket can serve as a focal point on a modern sideboard, dining table, or kitchen island. It can be displayed empty to showcase its metallic fretwork, or used functionally to hold fresh fruit, decorative ornaments, or folded linen napkins.

Clean silver plate gently using warm water with mild dish soap and a soft cloth to remove dust and residue. Periodic tarnishing can be removed with a non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh scrubbing that could wear away the silver layer.
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