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Antique Victoraian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Mid19th C
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Antique Victoraian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Mid19th C

19th century
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a lovely Victorian silver-plated swing handled cake/fruit basket bearing Victoria hallmarks, mid 19th century in date.

 

The basket features a swing handle with decoration of embossed flowers, scrolling leaves and fruiting vines.

 

The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic, and it is certain to attract attention wherever it is placed.

Condition:

In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see the photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 10 cm x Width 32 cm x Depth 32 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch

Our reference: A5331

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Fruit Basket to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09561917
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Cast Rococo revival handle and border: fashionable styling from the 1840s onwards.
Gothic plater's stamps on the underside: typical Victorian electroplate marking.
Chased and engraved floral foliate well: decorative work standard on 19th-century tableware.
Hinged swing handle assembly: mechanical fittings standard on mid-Victorian baskets.

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
10cm (3.94")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223131
Dealers Internal Reference
A5331
Description
This is a lovely Victorian silver-plated swing handled cake/fruit basket bearing Victoria hallmarks, mid 19th century in date.

 

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The basket features a swing handle with decoration of embossed flowers, scrolling leaves and fruiting vines.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base.
fig 1. Antique Victoraian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Mid19th C

 

The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic, and it is certain to attract attention wherever it is placed.

Condition:

In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see the photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 10 cm x Width 32 cm x Depth 32 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 1 inch x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch

Our reference: A5331

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated this Silver Plated Fruit Basket to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09561917
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Cast Rococo revival handle and border: fashionable styling from the 1840s onwards.
Gothic plater's stamps on the underside: typical Victorian electroplate marking.
Chased and engraved floral foliate well: decorative work standard on 19th-century tableware.
Hinged swing handle assembly: mechanical fittings standard on mid-Victorian baskets.

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
10cm (3.94")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223131
Dealers Internal Ref
A5331
Regent Antiques
Regent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Archive I An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base.

Antique Victoraian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Mid19th C

Archive II An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View II
Archive III An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View III
Archive IV An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View IV
Archive V An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View V
Archive VI An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View VI
Archive VII An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View VIII
Archive IX An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View IX
Archive X An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View X
Archive XI An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View XI
Archive XII An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View XII
Archive XIII An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base. View XIII
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N4 1BX
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An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base.
Antique Victoraian Silver Plated Fruit Basket Mid19th C
Ref: SA1223131
An ornate mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket with a high scroll swing handle, chased leaf patterns, scalloped rim, and pedestal base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFruit Baskets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Rococo Revival
  • MaterialSilver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSwing handle, Rococo scrollwork, Chased vine leaves, Pedestal base
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This mid-19th-century Victorian silver-plated fruit basket exhibits a Rococo Revival style with a polished silver finish. The piece rests upon a circular pedestal base, supporting a shallow, wide bowl with a shaped scalloped rim and chased vine leaf motifs across the interior surface. A high swing handle arches above the basin, detailed with elaborate Rococo scrollwork and openwork flourishes. The overall dimensions measure 10 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 32 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this decorative bowl suits placement atop a dining room sideboard or a living room console table. It provides a traditional presentation dish for fresh fruit, or functions as a decorative tabletop centrepiece in an English Country House interior setting.

FAQs

During the Victorian era, silver-plated fruit and cake baskets became essential decorative objects for formal dining and afternoon tea. These pieces often featured elaborate Rococo Revival motifs, cast overhead swing handles, and intricate chased pattern work, reflecting mid-nineteenth-century manufacturing advancements.

Mid-nineteenth-century silver-plated items were typically created using electroplating processes onto a base metal alloy, such as nickel silver or Britannia metal. Craftsmen shaped the body using spinning, stamping, or hand-hammering techniques before soldering cast handles, rims, and pedestal bases prior to the electroplating bath.

Authentic Victorian silver-plated pieces usually carry makers marks, electroplate designation stamps (such as EPNS or EPBM), or alphanumeric registry marks stamped on the base. Additionally, period construction displays crisp chased detail, weighted pedestal bases, and historic hand-drawn joins around cast handles and mounts.

An antique silver fruit basket can be styled as a central focal point on a dining table, console table, or sideboard. It can serve as a functional decorative vessel for seasonal fruit, decorative spheres, or remain unadorned to showcase its intricate metalwork.

To preserve silver plate, wash gently in warm water with mild detergent using a soft sponge, then dry thoroughly. Polish infrequently using a specialized non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to prevent wear to the thin silver layer, avoiding abrasive chemicals or dishwashers.
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