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Hallmarked Silver Fruit or Bread Basket C.1895
Helios and Co Antiques
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Hallmarked Silver Fruit or Bread Basket C.1895

19th century
Description

Hallmarked Silver Fruit or Bread Basket c.1895

11.5" Long x 8" Wide

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Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Fruit Basket to the 1890s.

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SA188651
Dealers Internal Reference
IT0824102
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Our Extensive Showrooms, some 15 in all, (7500sq feet) offer a Vast Selection of Antiques from all Periods, Displaying good quality Furniture Pictures Clocks and Decorative Accessories, with Showcases Displaying Porcelain, Silver, Glass, Jewellery etc.



Description
Hallmarked Silver Fruit or Bread Basket c.1895

11.5" Long x 8" Wide

Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Fruit Basket to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA188651
Dealers Internal Ref
IT0824102
Helios and Co Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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An oval late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver fruit basket featuring pierced scrollwork and chased floral motifs.
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Weedon
Northamptonshire
NN7 4QD
United Kingdom
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An oval late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver fruit basket featuring pierced scrollwork and chased floral motifs.
Hallmarked Silver Fruit or Bread Basket c.1895
Ref: SA188651
An oval late Victorian hallmarked sterling silver fruit basket featuring pierced scrollwork and chased floral motifs.
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Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Late Victorian silver baskets from the late nineteenth century frequently feature intricate pierced fretwork, cast scroll motifs, and repousse detailing. Designed primarily for formal dining, these hollowware pieces served as functional display vessels for fruit, bread, or confectionery.

These vessels were crafted from sterling silver, comprising 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. silversmiths utilised hand-piercing techniques, chasing, and repousse hammering to create ornate openwork designs.

Authentic British sterling silver features a complete set of hallmarks stamped into the metal. Look for the lion passant duty mark indicating sterling purity, an assay office mark (such as a leopards head for London or anchor for Birmingham), a date letter, and a makers mark.

Position the basket as a central accent on a dining table, sideboard top, or kitchen island. It can function as a decorative table centrepiece or hold dried botanical elements, bridging classic craftsmanship with modern minimalist interiors.

Clean the surface using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish designed to remove oxidisation without abrading the metal. Avoid harsh chemical dips or dishwasher use, and store the piece in a dry location wrapped in anti-tarnish cloth.
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