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A Charming Pair of Small Silver Bonbon Baskets
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A Charming Pair of Small Silver Bonbon Baskets

19th century
For Sale by Booth Antiques
Description

A charming pair of small silver bonbon or trinket baskets. These delightful examples originate in Europe, but have English import marks for the late Victorian period. The baskets have fixed handles and frilled rims, with repousse flower and foliate decoration. A charming gift idea, both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, with original marks to base and full import marks to side.

Date :- London 1898.

Maker :- John Smith.

Height :- 6.5 cm.

Width :- 6.5 cm.

Depth :- 6.5 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Bonbon Baskets to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243404
Dealers Internal Reference
B834
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Description
A charming pair of small silver bonbon or trinket baskets.
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These delightful examples originate in Europe, but have English import marks for the late Victorian period.
Booth Antiques

The baskets have fixed handles and frilled rims, with repousse flower and foliate decoration. A charming gift idea, both decorative and practical. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of small silver bonbon baskets featuring crimped rims, embossed scrollwork motifs, and twisted overhead rope handles.
fig 1. A Charming Pair of Small Silver Bonbon Baskets

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable, with original marks to base and full import marks to side.

Date :- London 1898.

Maker :- John Smith.

Height :- 6.5 cm.

Width :- 6.5 cm.

Depth :- 6.5 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Booth Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Bonbon Baskets to the Victorian era.

Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243404
Dealers Internal Ref
B834
Booth Antiques
Booth Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2026

Specialist in antique silver, glass, jewellery and objets de vertu

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Archive I A pair of small silver bonbon baskets featuring crimped rims, embossed scrollwork motifs, and twisted overhead rope handles.

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A pair of small silver bonbon baskets featuring crimped rims, embossed scrollwork motifs, and twisted overhead rope handles.
A Charming Pair of Small Silver Bonbon Baskets
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A pair of small silver bonbon baskets featuring crimped rims, embossed scrollwork motifs, and twisted overhead rope handles.
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  • ObjectBonbon Baskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCrimped rim, Twisted rope handle, Embossed scrollwork
  • SizeH 6.5 cm (3 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This pair of Victorian bonbon baskets originates in Europe with English import marks for the late period. The pieces are fashioned from silver with a polished finish and take a rounded form with a fixed twisted rope handle overhead. Each basket has a crimped frilled rim and repoussé scrollwork decoration running along the exterior body. Measuring 6.5 cm high, 6.5 cm wide, and 6.5 cm deep, these small items work well placed on a sideboard top in a living room or dining room. They serve as decorative display pieces or practical holders for small trinkets and confections in an English country house interior.

FAQs

Silver bonbon baskets were traditionally designed to serve small sweets, nuts, and candied fruits at formal dining tables or afternoon tea gatherings.

These vessels are typically crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, utilizing techniques such as hand-chasing, embossing, repousse, and wire-drawing for handles.

Authentic antique silver items feature official hallmarks indicating the maker, town mark, silver purity standard, and date letter, usually struck on the underside or rim.

Small silver baskets can be placed on a sideboard or coffee table as decorative containers for small trinkets, or used as table accessories during formal dining events.

Silver should be cleaned with a soft, non-abrasive cloth and dedicated silver polish, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that strip patination or natural oxidisation.
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