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Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Basket
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Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Basket

19th century
Description

This beautiful pierced basket is made of silver plate and bears a Diamond Registration Mark to the foot, dating the piece to 1863. An elegant piece with a lovely swing handle and gorgeous edge detailing. A high quality and ornate basket.

In good condition overall with only very slight signs of wear and a good firm handle. No dents or splits.

Weight approx 695g

Height approx 9cm

Height to top of handle approx 25cm

Diameter approx 28cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Cake Basket to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08890897
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-165 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Diamond registration mark on the foot: fixes the design to 1863.
Cast scroll feet and foliate border: Victorian electroplated metalwork.
Hand-engraved patterns within the pierced rim: decorative work before machine engraving.
Hinged swing handle on pinned lugs: standard mid-Victorian basket construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1127271
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Please enquire for overseas postage prices.

Description
This beautiful pierced basket is made of silver plate and bears a Diamond Registration Mark to the foot, dating the piece to 1863. An elegant piece with a lovely swing handle and gorgeous edge detailing. A high quality and ornate basket.

In good condition overall with only very slight signs of wear and a good firm handle. No dents or splits.

Weight approx 695g

Height approx 9cm

Height to top of handle approx 25cm

Diameter approx 28cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Cake Basket to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08890897
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 150-165 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Diamond registration mark on the foot: fixes the design to 1863.
Cast scroll feet and foliate border: Victorian electroplated metalwork.
Hand-engraved patterns within the pierced rim: decorative work before machine engraving.
Hinged swing handle on pinned lugs: standard mid-Victorian basket construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127271
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish.

Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Basket

Archive II A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish. View IX
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David Pickett Antiques

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A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish.
Fine 19th Century Silver Plated Basket
Ref: SA1127271
A nineteenth-century circular silver-plated cake basket featuring an arched swing handle, pierced foliate border, and fluted dish.
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  • ObjectServeware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced fretwork, Fluted well, Swing handle, Foliate rim border
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 28 cm (11 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian silver-plated cake basket is an ornate serveware piece designed for an English Country House aesthetic. It is fashioned in a bright silver colour with a polished finish, measuring 9 cm high and 28 cm wide. The circular vessel displays an arched swing handle attached with small hardware hinges, a pierced foliate fretwork border, and a fluted well with radiating convex fluting. Elaborate edge detailing lines the scalloped rim, while a Diamond Registration Mark is stamped to the foot. Suitable for use on a dining table center, this basket functions practically as a decorative server for bread, rolls, fruit, or small cakes during family meals or formal gatherings. The solid silver plate construction ensures sturdy handling, supported by decorative feet underneath the body. The firm handle moves smoothly from side to side for serving purposes while maintaining its upright position when placed down on a flat dining surface.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, silver-plated cake baskets featuring swing handles were prominent items of table holloware used for serving cakes, pastries, and fresh fruits at formal afternoon tea gatherings and dinner occasions.

These items were typically constructed using Electroplated Nickel Silver (EPNS) or Sheffield plate, featuring pierced fretwork, die-stamped details, fluted central wells, and attached swing handles.

Authentic pieces usually display makers marks or EPNS stamps near the base or rim, feature hand-pierced or stamped foliate borders, and exhibit minor wear or base metal exposure on high contact areas.

Position the basket as a dining table centrepiece filled with seasonal fruit, place it on a sideboard as a decorative catch-all, or display it within a glazed cabinet among period glass and tableware.

Clean gently with a dedicated silver polishing cloth or mild silver foam, avoiding abrasive scrubbers or harsh chemical dips that can wear down thin silver plating over time.
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