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Fine Quality Victorian Silver Bread Basket
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Fine Quality Victorian Silver Bread Basket

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 October 2024 · Sturmans Antiques
This “Fine Quality Victorian Silver Bread Basket” found a buyer.

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A fine quality Victorian solid silver bread basket with wire work sides and swing handle, hallmarked Sheffield 1900. The heavy silver base with oval raised gadrooned decoration to the centre, flat thin strips of silver forming wire work style sides. Reeded frame with rounded corners forming the upper edge with handles at either end, swing handle set to centre the with matching reeded design decoration. Bears the makers mark for Sheffield silversmiths Harrison Brothers & Howson along with clear hallmarks. Beautifully made with hallmarks to all sections and presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 9.5" long x 7" deep x 2.5" high or 7.25" high with handle up.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Bread Basket to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1086376
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 39961
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Description
A fine quality Victorian solid silver bread basket with wire work sides and swing handle, hallmarked Sheffield 1900.
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The heavy silver base with oval raised gadrooned decoration to the centre, flat thin strips of silver forming wire work style sides.
Sturmans Antiques

Reeded frame with rounded corners forming the upper edge with handles at either end, swing handle set to centre the with matching reeded design decoration. Bears the makers mark for Sheffield silversmiths Harrison Brothers & Howson along with clear hallmarks. Beautifully made with hallmarks to all sections and presented in immaculate condition with a deep shine. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 9.5" long x 7" deep x 2.5" high or 7.25" high with handle up.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £14.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Bread Basket to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1086376
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 39961
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An antique Victorian silver bread basket featuring a pierced wirework body, central boss, and an upright swing handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 180
Items Sold 10,946
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2012
For Sale
180
Sold
10,946
An antique Victorian silver bread basket featuring a pierced wirework body, central boss, and an upright swing handle.
Fine Quality Victorian Silver Bread Basket
Ref: SA1086376
An antique Victorian silver bread basket featuring a pierced wirework body, central boss, and an upright swing handle.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Baskets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced wirework, Swing handle, Central embossed boss
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

Victorian silver bread baskets became prominent during the 19th century as dining rituals expanded, reflecting the wealth and status of the household through elaborate table service.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, often utilising techniques such as piercing, repousse, chasing, and wirework to achieve intricate openwork designs.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks for town marks, makers marks, and date letters, alongside assessing the weight, patination, and hand-finished construction details typical of 19th-century silversmithing.

Such pieces can be utilised as functional table accessories or displayed on sideboards and coffee tables to introduce metallic texture and historical contrast into modern schemes.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using specialist non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to protect the patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage historical surfaces.
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