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Edwardian Silver Plated Bread Basket / Fruit Bowl by Elkington & Co
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Edwardian Silver Plated Bread Basket / Fruit Bowl by Elkington & Co

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 September 2025 · Flora Fauna Antiques
This “Edwardian Silver Plated Bread Basket / Fruit Bowl by Elkington & Co” found a buyer.

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Superb Quality Antique Edwardian Period Oval English Silver Plated Bread Basket / Fruit Bowl ~ By Top Maker, Elkington & Co ~ Dates Exactly to 1901

There is a crest to the centre that includes the word 'castle', the rest has rubbed with time and is hard to decipher.

Condition: In beautiful order. The silver plate is in very good/excellent, intact condition with just a little wear to the very edges of the gadrooned detail to the inner bowl. A couple of very minor dings also and a minor bend to the foot. It has been cleaned and polished and is ready to use.

Impressed to the base with the maker's mark and name, along with the date letter for 1901. Pease see final photo.

Measurements: 28cm x 21.25cm

Height: 8.5cm

Weight: 704g

Declaration

Flora Fauna Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Bread Basket to the 1900s.

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SA1085164
Dealers Internal Reference
1487
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Superb Quality Antique Edwardian Period Oval English Silver Plated Bread Basket / Fruit Bowl ~ By Top Maker, Elkington & Co ~ Dates Exactly to 1901
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There is a crest to the centre that includes the word 'castle', the rest has rubbed with time and is hard to decipher.
Flora Fauna Antiques
fig 1. An oval Edwardian silver plated bread basket featuring an embossed foliate border, fluted base, and twisted rope rim.
fig 1. Edwardian Silver Plated Bread Basket / Fruit Bowl by Elkington & Co

Condition: In beautiful order. The silver plate is in very good/excellent, intact condition with just a little wear to the very edges of the gadrooned detail to the inner bowl. A couple of very minor dings also and a minor bend to the foot. It has been cleaned and polished and is ready to use.

Impressed to the base with the maker's mark and name, along with the date letter for 1901. Pease see final photo.

Measurements: 28cm x 21.25cm

Height: 8.5cm

Weight: 704g

Date of Manufacture

Flora Fauna Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Bread Basket to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1085164
Dealers Internal Ref
1487
Flora Fauna Antiques
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Archive I An oval Edwardian silver plated bread basket featuring an embossed foliate border, fluted base, and twisted rope rim. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian Silver Plated Bread Basket / Fruit Bowl by Elkington & Co

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An oval Edwardian silver plated bread basket featuring an embossed foliate border, fluted base, and twisted rope rim.
Edwardian Silver Plated Bread Basket / Fruit Bowl by Elkington & Co
Ref: SA1085164
An oval Edwardian silver plated bread basket featuring an embossed foliate border, fluted base, and twisted rope rim.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBowls & Baskets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver Plated Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate engraving, Rope-edge rim, Fluted centre, Footed base

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Edwardian silver plated tableware reflects the opulence and refined dining customs of the early 20th century, drawing heavily on classical revival styles such as Neoclassical and Rococo. Manufacturers like Elkington & Co pioneered advanced electroplating techniques that made luxurious tableware accessible to a broader middle-class demographic.

These items were typically constructed from a base metal such as nickel silver or Britannia metal, which was then coated using electroplating with a layer of sterling silver. Artisans employed hand-chasing, stamping, and rope-edge borders to create intricate decorative details.

Authentic pieces feature period-specific maker marks, such as the date letters and manufacturer ciphers used by Elkington & Co. Examining the weight, the quality of the chased engraving, and signs of genuine wear on the silver plate helps determine period accuracy.

A vintage silver piece adds a reflective metallic accent that contrasts well against matte textures and organic materials. It can be used functionally as a centrepiece on a dining table or placed on a sideboard to catch natural light.

Silver plate requires gentle cleaning with a specialised non-abrasive silver polish to maintain the finish without wearing through the thin silver layer. Storing items in tarnish-resistant cloths or bags prevents oxidation in humid environments.
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