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Antique English Silver Plated Basket by Briddon Brothers C.1880
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Antique English Silver Plated Basket by Briddon Brothers C.1880

19th century
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 10 November 2025 · Puckerings
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Description

A stunning and highly decorative fruit or cake basket made from silver plate English in origin and Victorian in era.

Beautifully shaped, the footed basket has the most exquisite engraved decoration and has a folding swing handle.

The underside has a full mark for Briddon Brothers of Sheffield. Dating to around 1880, this basket measures10 1/2" in diameter and stands 8 1/2" tall to top of handle while upright.

Item ID: 35315

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Physical Dimensions
Height
21.59cm (8.50")
Width
26.67cm (10.50")
Depth
26.67cm (10.50")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Basket to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA251785
Dealers Internal Reference
35315
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Description
A stunning and highly decorative fruit or cake basket made from silver plate English in origin and Victorian in era.
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Beautifully shaped, the footed basket has the most exquisite engraved decoration and has a folding swing handle.
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fig 1. An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base.
fig 1. Antique English Silver Plated Basket by Briddon Brothers C.1880

The underside has a full mark for Briddon Brothers of Sheffield. Dating to around 1880, this basket measures10 1/2" in diameter and stands 8 1/2" tall to top of handle while upright.

Item ID: 35315

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Height
21.59cm (8.50")
Width
26.67cm (10.50")
Depth
26.67cm (10.50")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Plated Basket to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA251785
Dealers Internal Ref
35315
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An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique English Silver Plated Basket by Briddon Brothers C.1880

Archive II An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base. View II
Archive III An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base. View III
Archive IV An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base. View IV
Archive V An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base. View V
Archive VI An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base. View VI
Archive VII An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base. View VII
Archive VIII An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base. View VIII
Archive IX An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base. View IX
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An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base.
Antique English Silver Plated Basket by Briddon Brothers c.1880
Ref: SA251785
An overhead view of a round, antique silver-plated basket featuring an arched swing handle and intricate floral and geometric etchings across the scalloped rim and interior base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Baskets & Bowls
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScalloped rim, Swing handle, Chased engraving, Beaded trim
  • SizeH 21.59 cm (8 in) x W 26.67 cm (10 in) x D 26.67 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Victorian silver-plated baskets gained popularity during the 19th century as mass-production techniques like electroplating made ornate tableware accessible to a wider middle class, serving functions such as holding fruit, cakes, or visiting cards.

These pieces were typically crafted using a base metal such as copper or nickel silver, which was then coated with a thin layer of silver using electroplating, often finished with intricate hand-chased or engraved surface ornamentation.

Authentic pieces often feature makers marks, electroplate hallmarks, or numerical codes stamped on the base, along with natural wear patterns and a warm patina indicative of age rather than modern chemical treatments.

An antique silver basket can be used functionally on a dining table or sideboard to hold seasonal items, or displayed empty as a reflective metallic accent piece to contrast with matte textures in a modern setting.

Preserve silver plate by cleaning it infrequently with non-abrasive, specialized silver polishes to protect the thin plating, handling it with soft cloths to avoid scratching, and storing it in a low-humidity environment.
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