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A Gorgeous Late Victorian Pierced Silver Basket
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A Gorgeous Late Victorian Pierced Silver Basket

1900 - 1920
Sold 30 September 2024 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A truly lovely late Victorian swing handled silver basket. This delightful example stands on four raised feet and has wonderful floral and foliate engraved work to the pierced sides.The handle is similarly pierced and it has a delightful Bristol Blue glass liner with a star cut base. A charming and practical piece for use or display. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or losses to the silver and no cracks or chips to the glass.

Date :- Birmingham 1900.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Deakin & Francis.

Height :- 14 cms. (Handle up).

Diameter :- 10.8 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Basket to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1060545
Dealers Internal Reference
K1521
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Description
A truly lovely late Victorian swing handled silver basket.
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This delightful example stands on four raised feet and has wonderful floral and foliate engraved work to the pierced sides.
Jeff Sims Antiques

The handle is similarly pierced and it has a delightful Bristol Blue glass liner with a star cut base. A charming and practical piece for use or display. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet.
fig 1. A Gorgeous Late Victorian Pierced Silver Basket

Postage and packing £15.00 UK

£25.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or losses to the silver and no cracks or chips to the glass.

Date :- Birmingham 1900.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Deakin & Francis.

Height :- 14 cms. (Handle up).

Diameter :- 10.8 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Basket to the 1900s.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1060545
Dealers Internal Ref
K1521
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Gorgeous Late Victorian Pierced Silver Basket

Archive II An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet. View II
Archive III An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet. View III
Archive IV An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet. View IV
Archive V An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet. View V
Archive VI An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet. View VI
Archive VII An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet. View VIII
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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
Location
Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Verified Since Jan 2010
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An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet.
A gorgeous late Victorian pierced silver basket
Ref: SA1060545
An ornate silver-plated basket featuring intricate pierced metalwork and an arched swing handle, fitted with a deep cobalt blue glass liner and resting on four scrolled feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Baskets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver-plated metal, glass
  • ColourSilver and Blue
  • MotifsPierced openwork, Swing handle, Scrolled feet, Floral engraving
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Victorian pierced silver baskets were typically used on formal dining tables during the 19th century to serve sweets, fruits, or sugar cubes. The elaborate pierced metalwork reflects the eras taste for ornate and highly decorative tableware.

These pieces were commonly constructed using sterling silver, silver-plated metal alloys, or white metal frames, frequently paired with blown glass inserts in colours such as cobalt blue or cranberry.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining manufacturer hallmarks, maker marks, and the quality of the piercing work, which was often hand-cut or intricately pierced using a jewelers saw rather than modern stamping techniques.

This object can be placed on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantelpiece as a decorative accent. The contrasting metal and coloured glass insert provide visual texture and catch the light effectively in contemporary spaces.

To preserve the finish, clean the metal gently using a specialized silver cloth, avoiding abrasive polishes that can wear away thin silver plating. The glass liner can be removed and washed separately in warm soapy water.
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